used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A brisk shower in the morning, followed by refreshing breezes, gave assurance of a night not too hot for dancing but not too cool for couples so inclined to sit out on the balcony and enjoy the moonlight.
accommodatingadjectiveUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪtɪŋ/
helpful in bringing about a harmonious adaptation
From this reading Extra chairs were also furnished by that accommodating person.
in addition
From this reading Extra chairs were also furnished by that accommodating person.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A brisk shower in the morning, followed by refreshing breezes, gave assurance of a night not too hot for dancing but not too cool for couples so inclined to sit out on the balcony and enjoy the moonlight.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading The ten old men were very much excited as the time approached for their ball.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The ten old men were very much excited as the time approached for their ball.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading A brisk shower in the morning, followed by refreshing breezes, gave assurance of a night not too hot for dancing but not too cool for couples so inclined to sit out on the balcony and enjoy the moonlight.
balconynounUS /ˈbælkəni/
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading A brisk shower in the morning, followed by refreshing breezes, gave assurance of a night not too hot for dancing but not too cool for couples so inclined to sit out on the balcony and enjoy the moonlight.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading The ten old men were very much excited as the time approached for their ball.
breezesnounUS /ˈbriːzɪz/
plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading A brisk shower in the morning, followed by refreshing breezes, gave assurance of a night not too hot for dancing but not too cool for couples so inclined to sit out on the balcony and enjoy the moonlight.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading A brisk shower in the morning, followed by refreshing breezes, gave assurance of a night not too hot for dancing but not too cool for couples so inclined to sit out on the balcony and enjoy the moonlight.
buntingnounUS /ˈbʌntɪŋ/
a loosely woven fabric used for flags, etc.
From this reading The skating rink was swept and garnished and decorated with bunting and flags, and wreaths of immortelles rented from the undertaker.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A brisk shower in the morning, followed by refreshing breezes, gave assurance of a night not too hot for dancing but not too cool for couples so inclined to sit out on the balcony and enjoy the moonlight.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A brisk shower in the morning, followed by refreshing breezes, gave assurance of a night not too hot for dancing but not too cool for couples so inclined to sit out on the balcony and enjoy the moonlight.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Extra chairs were also furnished by that accommodating person.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading A brisk shower in the morning, followed by refreshing breezes, gave assurance of a night not too hot for dancing but not too cool for couples so inclined to sit out on the balcony and enjoy the moonlight.
couplesnounUS /ˈkʌpəlz/
plural of “couple” — a pair who associate with one another
From this reading A brisk shower in the morning, followed by refreshing breezes, gave assurance of a night not too hot for dancing but not too cool for couples so inclined to sit out on the balcony and enjoy the moonlight.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading A brisk shower in the morning, followed by refreshing breezes, gave assurance of a night not too hot for dancing but not too cool for couples so inclined to sit out on the balcony and enjoy the moonlight.
DebutverbUS /deɪˈbjuː/
present for the first time to the public
From this reading The Debut Party Everything was propitious for the debut party, even the weather.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading The skating rink was swept and garnished and decorated with bunting and flags, and wreaths of immortelles rented from the undertaker.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading A brisk shower in the morning, followed by refreshing breezes, gave assurance of a night not too hot for dancing but not too cool for couples so inclined to sit out on the balcony and enjoy the moonlight.
divisible by two
From this reading The Debut Party Everything was propitious for the debut party, even the weather.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The Debut Party Everything was propitious for the debut party, even the weather.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading The ten old men were very much excited as the time approached for their ball.
ExtraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading Extra chairs were also furnished by that accommodating person.
flagsnounUS /flæɡz/
plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading The skating rink was swept and garnished and decorated with bunting and flags, and wreaths of immortelles rented from the undertaker.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A brisk shower in the morning, followed by refreshing breezes, gave assurance of a night not too hot for dancing but not too cool for couples so inclined to sit out on the balcony and enjoy the moonlight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Debut Party Everything was propitious for the debut party, even the weather.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The skating rink was swept and garnished and decorated with bunting and flags, and wreaths of immortelles rented from the undertaker.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading Extra chairs were also furnished by that accommodating person.
garnishedverbUS /ˈɡɑːrnɪʃt/
past form of “garnish” — take a debtor's wages on legal orders, such as for child support
From this reading The skating rink was swept and garnished and decorated with bunting and flags, and wreaths of immortelles rented from the undertaker.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A brisk shower in the morning, followed by refreshing breezes, gave assurance of a night not too hot for dancing but not too cool for couples so inclined to sit out on the balcony and enjoy the moonlight.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading A brisk shower in the morning, followed by refreshing breezes, gave assurance of a night not too hot for dancing but not too cool for couples so inclined to sit out on the balcony and enjoy the moonlight.
immortelles
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From this reading The skating rink was swept and garnished and decorated with bunting and flags, and wreaths of immortelles rented from the undertaker.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A brisk shower in the morning, followed by refreshing breezes, gave assurance of a night not too hot for dancing but not too cool for couples so inclined to sit out on the balcony and enjoy the moonlight.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading A brisk shower in the morning, followed by refreshing breezes, gave assurance of a night not too hot for dancing but not too cool for couples so inclined to sit out on the balcony and enjoy the moonlight.
the force of workers available
From this reading The ten old men were very much excited as the time approached for their ball.
the light of the Moon
From this reading A brisk shower in the morning, followed by refreshing breezes, gave assurance of a night not too hot for dancing but not too cool for couples so inclined to sit out on the balcony and enjoy the moonlight.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A brisk shower in the morning, followed by refreshing breezes, gave assurance of a night not too hot for dancing but not too cool for couples so inclined to sit out on the balcony and enjoy the moonlight.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The ten old men were very much excited as the time approached for their ball.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A brisk shower in the morning, followed by refreshing breezes, gave assurance of a night not too hot for dancing but not too cool for couples so inclined to sit out on the balcony and enjoy the moonlight.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A brisk shower in the morning, followed by refreshing breezes, gave assurance of a night not too hot for dancing but not too cool for couples so inclined to sit out on the balcony and enjoy the moonlight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A brisk shower in the morning, followed by refreshing breezes, gave assurance of a night not too hot for dancing but not too cool for couples so inclined to sit out on the balcony and enjoy the moonlight.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The ten old men were very much excited as the time approached for their ball.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A brisk shower in the morning, followed by refreshing breezes, gave assurance of a night not too hot for dancing but not too cool for couples so inclined to sit out on the balcony and enjoy the moonlight.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A brisk shower in the morning, followed by refreshing breezes, gave assurance of a night not too hot for dancing but not too cool for couples so inclined to sit out on the balcony and enjoy the moonlight.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The Debut Party Everything was propitious for the debut party, even the weather.
a human being
From this reading Extra chairs were also furnished by that accommodating person.
propitiousadjectiveUS /prəˈpɪʃəs/
presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success
From this reading The Debut Party Everything was propitious for the debut party, even the weather.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading A brisk shower in the morning, followed by refreshing breezes, gave assurance of a night not too hot for dancing but not too cool for couples so inclined to sit out on the balcony and enjoy the moonlight.
rentedverbUS /ˈrentɪd/
past form of “rent” — let for money
From this reading The skating rink was swept and garnished and decorated with bunting and flags, and wreaths of immortelles rented from the undertaker.
rinknounUS /rɪŋk/
building that contains a surface for ice skating or roller skating
From this reading The skating rink was swept and garnished and decorated with bunting and flags, and wreaths of immortelles rented from the undertaker.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading A brisk shower in the morning, followed by refreshing breezes, gave assurance of a night not too hot for dancing but not too cool for couples so inclined to sit out on the balcony and enjoy the moonlight.
be seated
From this reading A brisk shower in the morning, followed by refreshing breezes, gave assurance of a night not too hot for dancing but not too cool for couples so inclined to sit out on the balcony and enjoy the moonlight.
skatingnounUS /ˈskeɪtɪŋ/
the sport of gliding on skates
From this reading The skating rink was swept and garnished and decorated with bunting and flags, and wreaths of immortelles rented from the undertaker.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A brisk shower in the morning, followed by refreshing breezes, gave assurance of a night not too hot for dancing but not too cool for couples so inclined to sit out on the balcony and enjoy the moonlight.
possessing sweep
From this reading The skating rink was swept and garnished and decorated with bunting and flags, and wreaths of immortelles rented from the undertaker.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The ten old men were very much excited as the time approached for their ball.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Extra chairs were also furnished by that accommodating person.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Debut Party Everything was propitious for the debut party, even the weather.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The ten old men were very much excited as the time approached for their ball.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The ten old men were very much excited as the time approached for their ball.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A brisk shower in the morning, followed by refreshing breezes, gave assurance of a night not too hot for dancing but not too cool for couples so inclined to sit out on the balcony and enjoy the moonlight.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading A brisk shower in the morning, followed by refreshing breezes, gave assurance of a night not too hot for dancing but not too cool for couples so inclined to sit out on the balcony and enjoy the moonlight.
undertakernounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkər/
one whose business is the management of funerals
From this reading The skating rink was swept and garnished and decorated with bunting and flags, and wreaths of immortelles rented from the undertaker.
precisely as stated
From this reading The ten old men were very much excited as the time approached for their ball.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Debut Party Everything was propitious for the debut party, even the weather.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The Debut Party Everything was propitious for the debut party, even the weather.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The ten old men were very much excited as the time approached for their ball.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The skating rink was swept and garnished and decorated with bunting and flags, and wreaths of immortelles rented from the undertaker.
wreathsnounUS /riːθs/
plural of “wreath” — flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading The skating rink was swept and garnished and decorated with bunting and flags, and wreaths of immortelles rented from the undertaker.
