used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is so close a family likeness among regimental balls in their general details, that we need scarcely describe that of the Cameronians, the chief importance of it to our story being the events that came of it.
(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 All Edinburgh said it would be 'the ball of balls,' and beat those given a month before by the Dragoon Guards and Royal Archers.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading There is so close a family likeness among regimental balls in their general details, that we need scarcely describe that of the Cameronians, the chief importance of it to our story being the events that came of it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All Edinburgh said it would be 'the ball of balls,' and beat those given a month before by the Dragoon Guards and Royal Archers.
ArchersnounUS /ˈɑːrtʃərz/
plural of “archer” — a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading All Edinburgh said it would be 'the ball of balls,' and beat those given a month before by the Dragoon Guards and Royal Archers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was held in the Music-hall and Assembly-room, two magnificent saloons connected by a stately vestibule, a place generally well patronised as a promenade between the dances.
Assembly-room
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From this reading It was held in the Music-hall and Assembly-room, two magnificent saloons connected by a stately vestibule, a place generally well patronised as a promenade between the dances.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading THE REGIMENTAL BALL.
ballsnounUS /bɔːlz/
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading There is so close a family likeness among regimental balls in their general details, that we need scarcely describe that of the Cameronians, the chief importance of it to our story being the events that came of it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All Edinburgh said it would be 'the ball of balls,' and beat those given a month before by the Dragoon Guards and Royal Archers.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading All Edinburgh said it would be 'the ball of balls,' and beat those given a month before by the Dragoon Guards and Royal Archers.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading All Edinburgh said it would be 'the ball of balls,' and beat those given a month before by the Dragoon Guards and Royal Archers.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There is so close a family likeness among regimental balls in their general details, that we need scarcely describe that of the Cameronians, the chief importance of it to our story being the events that came of it.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was held in the Music-hall and Assembly-room, two magnificent saloons connected by a stately vestibule, a place generally well patronised as a promenade between the dances.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All Edinburgh said it would be 'the ball of balls,' and beat those given a month before by the Dragoon Guards and Royal Archers.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There is so close a family likeness among regimental balls in their general details, that we need scarcely describe that of the Cameronians, the chief importance of it to our story being the events that came of it.
Cameronians
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From this reading There is so close a family likeness among regimental balls in their general details, that we need scarcely describe that of the Cameronians, the chief importance of it to our story being the events that came of it.
a person who is in charge
From this reading There is so close a family likeness among regimental balls in their general details, that we need scarcely describe that of the Cameronians, the chief importance of it to our story being the events that came of it.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading There is so close a family likeness among regimental balls in their general details, that we need scarcely describe that of the Cameronians, the chief importance of it to our story being the events that came of it.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The officers were, of course, all dancing men, and there were few or no married ones to throw 'cold water' on the extravagances of the rest.
being joined in close association
From this reading It was held in the Music-hall and Assembly-room, two magnificent saloons connected by a stately vestibule, a place generally well patronised as a promenade between the dances.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The officers were, of course, all dancing men, and there were few or no married ones to throw 'cold water' on the extravagances of the rest.
dancesnounUS /ˈdænsəz/
plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading It was held in the Music-hall and Assembly-room, two magnificent saloons connected by a stately vestibule, a place generally well patronised as a promenade between the dances.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading The officers were, of course, all dancing men, and there were few or no married ones to throw 'cold water' on the extravagances of the rest.
give a description of
From this reading There is so close a family likeness among regimental balls in their general details, that we need scarcely describe that of the Cameronians, the chief importance of it to our story being the events that came of it.
true confidential information
From this reading There is so close a family likeness among regimental balls in their general details, that we need scarcely describe that of the Cameronians, the chief importance of it to our story being the events that came of it.
Dragoonverb
compel by coercion, threats, or crude means
From this reading All Edinburgh said it would be 'the ball of balls,' and beat those given a month before by the Dragoon Guards and Royal Archers.
EdinburghnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading All Edinburgh said it would be 'the ball of balls,' and beat those given a month before by the Dragoon Guards and Royal Archers.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading There is so close a family likeness among regimental balls in their general details, that we need scarcely describe that of the Cameronians, the chief importance of it to our story being the events that came of it.
extravagances
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From this reading The officers were, of course, all dancing men, and there were few or no married ones to throw 'cold water' on the extravagances of the rest.
a social unit living together
From this reading There is so close a family likeness among regimental balls in their general details, that we need scarcely describe that of the Cameronians, the chief importance of it to our story being the events that came of it.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The officers were, of course, all dancing men, and there were few or no married ones to throw 'cold water' on the extravagances of the rest.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading There is so close a family likeness among regimental balls in their general details, that we need scarcely describe that of the Cameronians, the chief importance of it to our story being the events that came of it.
usually; as a rule
From this reading It was held in the Music-hall and Assembly-room, two magnificent saloons connected by a stately vestibule, a place generally well patronised as a promenade between the dances.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading All Edinburgh said it would be 'the ball of balls,' and beat those given a month before by the Dragoon Guards and Royal Archers.
GuardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading All Edinburgh said it would be 'the ball of balls,' and beat those given a month before by the Dragoon Guards and Royal Archers.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading It was held in the Music-hall and Assembly-room, two magnificent saloons connected by a stately vestibule, a place generally well patronised as a promenade between the dances.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading There is so close a family likeness among regimental balls in their general details, that we need scarcely describe that of the Cameronians, the chief importance of it to our story being the events that came of it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is so close a family likeness among regimental balls in their general details, that we need scarcely describe that of the Cameronians, the chief importance of it to our story being the events that came of it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is so close a family likeness among regimental balls in their general details, that we need scarcely describe that of the Cameronians, the chief importance of it to our story being the events that came of it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There is so close a family likeness among regimental balls in their general details, that we need scarcely describe that of the Cameronians, the chief importance of it to our story being the events that came of it.
likenessnounUS /ˈlaɪknəs/
similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
From this reading There is so close a family likeness among regimental balls in their general details, that we need scarcely describe that of the Cameronians, the chief importance of it to our story being the events that came of it.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading It was held in the Music-hall and Assembly-room, two magnificent saloons connected by a stately vestibule, a place generally well patronised as a promenade between the dances.
joined in matrimony
From this reading The officers were, of course, all dancing men, and there were few or no married ones to throw 'cold water' on the extravagances of the rest.
the force of workers available
From this reading The officers were, of course, all dancing men, and there were few or no married ones to throw 'cold water' on the extravagances of the rest.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading All Edinburgh said it would be 'the ball of balls,' and beat those given a month before by the Dragoon Guards and Royal Archers.
Music-hall
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From this reading It was held in the Music-hall and Assembly-room, two magnificent saloons connected by a stately vestibule, a place generally well patronised as a promenade between the dances.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading There is so close a family likeness among regimental balls in their general details, that we need scarcely describe that of the Cameronians, the chief importance of it to our story being the events that came of it.
not any; not one
From this reading The officers were, of course, all dancing men, and there were few or no married ones to throw 'cold water' on the extravagances of the rest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is so close a family likeness among regimental balls in their general details, that we need scarcely describe that of the Cameronians, the chief importance of it to our story being the events that came of it.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The officers were, of course, all dancing men, and there were few or no married ones to throw 'cold water' on the extravagances of the rest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The officers were, of course, all dancing men, and there were few or no married ones to throw 'cold water' on the extravagances of the rest.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The officers were, of course, all dancing men, and there were few or no married ones to throw 'cold water' on the extravagances of the rest.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The officers were, of course, all dancing men, and there were few or no married ones to throw 'cold water' on the extravagances of the rest.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading There is so close a family likeness among regimental balls in their general details, that we need scarcely describe that of the Cameronians, the chief importance of it to our story being the events that came of it.
patronisedadjective
having patronage or clients
From this reading It was held in the Music-hall and Assembly-room, two magnificent saloons connected by a stately vestibule, a place generally well patronised as a promenade between the dances.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was held in the Music-hall and Assembly-room, two magnificent saloons connected by a stately vestibule, a place generally well patronised as a promenade between the dances.
promenadenounUS /ˌprɑːməˈneɪd/
a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
From this reading It was held in the Music-hall and Assembly-room, two magnificent saloons connected by a stately vestibule, a place generally well patronised as a promenade between the dances.
REGIMENTALadjectiveUS /ˌredʒəˈmentəl/
belonging to or concerning a regiment
From this reading THE REGIMENTAL BALL.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The officers were, of course, all dancing men, and there were few or no married ones to throw 'cold water' on the extravagances of the rest.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading All Edinburgh said it would be 'the ball of balls,' and beat those given a month before by the Dragoon Guards and Royal Archers.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading All Edinburgh said it would be 'the ball of balls,' and beat those given a month before by the Dragoon Guards and Royal Archers.
saloonsnounUS /səˈluːnz/
plural of “saloon” — a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading It was held in the Music-hall and Assembly-room, two magnificent saloons connected by a stately vestibule, a place generally well patronised as a promenade between the dances.
only a very short time before
From this reading There is so close a family likeness among regimental balls in their general details, that we need scarcely describe that of the Cameronians, the chief importance of it to our story being the events that came of it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There is so close a family likeness among regimental balls in their general details, that we need scarcely describe that of the Cameronians, the chief importance of it to our story being the events that came of it.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading It was held in the Music-hall and Assembly-room, two magnificent saloons connected by a stately vestibule, a place generally well patronised as a promenade between the dances.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading There is so close a family likeness among regimental balls in their general details, that we need scarcely describe that of the Cameronians, the chief importance of it to our story being the events that came of it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There is so close a family likeness among regimental balls in their general details, that we need scarcely describe that of the Cameronians, the chief importance of it to our story being the events that came of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REGIMENTAL BALL.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There is so close a family likeness among regimental balls in their general details, that we need scarcely describe that of the Cameronians, the chief importance of it to our story being the events that came of it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is so close a family likeness among regimental balls in their general details, that we need scarcely describe that of the Cameronians, the chief importance of it to our story being the events that came of it.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading All Edinburgh said it would be 'the ball of balls,' and beat those given a month before by the Dragoon Guards and Royal Archers.
propel through the air
From this reading The officers were, of course, all dancing men, and there were few or no married ones to throw 'cold water' on the extravagances of the rest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is so close a family likeness among regimental balls in their general details, that we need scarcely describe that of the Cameronians, the chief importance of it to our story being the events that came of it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was held in the Music-hall and Assembly-room, two magnificent saloons connected by a stately vestibule, a place generally well patronised as a promenade between the dances.
vestibulenounUS /ˈvestɪbjuːl/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading It was held in the Music-hall and Assembly-room, two magnificent saloons connected by a stately vestibule, a place generally well patronised as a promenade between the dances.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was held in the Music-hall and Assembly-room, two magnificent saloons connected by a stately vestibule, a place generally well patronised as a promenade between the dances.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The officers were, of course, all dancing men, and there were few or no married ones to throw 'cold water' on the extravagances of the rest.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading There is so close a family likeness among regimental balls in their general details, that we need scarcely describe that of the Cameronians, the chief importance of it to our story being the events that came of it.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It was held in the Music-hall and Assembly-room, two magnificent saloons connected by a stately vestibule, a place generally well patronised as a promenade between the dances.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The officers were, of course, all dancing men, and there were few or no married ones to throw 'cold water' on the extravagances of the rest.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading All Edinburgh said it would be 'the ball of balls,' and beat those given a month before by the Dragoon Guards and Royal Archers.
