adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading The dancing was interrupted for an hour while supper was served in an adjoining room.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the repast the guests returned to the hall, and it was several hours more before the last dance was called.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The windows had been opened to freshen the air.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The bridal couple, as well as the wedding guests, were in the gayest mood, and the ball was an undoubted success.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The bridal couple, as well as the wedding guests, were in the gayest mood, and the ball was an undoubted success.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The bridal couple, as well as the wedding guests, were in the gayest mood, and the ball was an undoubted success.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading The season was early autumn and the weather still balmy.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading The bridal couple, as well as the wedding guests, were in the gayest mood, and the ball was an undoubted success.
balmyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːmi/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading The season was early autumn and the weather still balmy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The windows had been opened to freshen the air.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading After the repast the guests returned to the hall, and it was several hours more before the last dance was called.
bridaladjectiveUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading The bridal couple, as well as the wedding guests, were in the gayest mood, and the ball was an undoubted success.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading After the repast the guests returned to the hall, and it was several hours more before the last dance was called.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading The bridal couple, as well as the wedding guests, were in the gayest mood, and the ball was an undoubted success.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading After the repast the guests returned to the hall, and it was several hours more before the last dance was called.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading The dancing was interrupted for an hour while supper was served in an adjoining room.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The season was early autumn and the weather still balmy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The dancing was interrupted for an hour while supper was served in an adjoining room.
freshenverbUS /ˈfreʃən/
make (to feel) fresh
From this reading The windows had been opened to freshen the air.
gayest
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From this reading The bridal couple, as well as the wedding guests, were in the gayest mood, and the ball was an undoubted success.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The bridal couple, as well as the wedding guests, were in the gayest mood, and the ball was an undoubted success.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The windows had been opened to freshen the air.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading After the repast the guests returned to the hall, and it was several hours more before the last dance was called.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The dancing was interrupted for an hour while supper was served in an adjoining room.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading After the repast the guests returned to the hall, and it was several hours more before the last dance was called.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The bridal couple, as well as the wedding guests, were in the gayest mood, and the ball was an undoubted success.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading The dancing was interrupted for an hour while supper was served in an adjoining room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After the repast the guests returned to the hall, and it was several hours more before the last dance was called.
immediately past
From this reading After the repast the guests returned to the hall, and it was several hours more before the last dance was called.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading The bridal couple, as well as the wedding guests, were in the gayest mood, and the ball was an undoubted success.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading After the repast the guests returned to the hall, and it was several hours more before the last dance was called.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The windows had been opened to freshen the air.
repastnoun
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading After the repast the guests returned to the hall, and it was several hours more before the last dance was called.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading After the repast the guests returned to the hall, and it was several hours more before the last dance was called.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The dancing was interrupted for an hour while supper was served in an adjoining room.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The season was early autumn and the weather still balmy.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The dancing was interrupted for an hour while supper was served in an adjoining room.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading After the repast the guests returned to the hall, and it was several hours more before the last dance was called.
not in physical motion
From this reading The season was early autumn and the weather still balmy.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The bridal couple, as well as the wedding guests, were in the gayest mood, and the ball was an undoubted success.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading The dancing was interrupted for an hour while supper was served in an adjoining room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The bridal couple, as well as the wedding guests, were in the gayest mood, and the ball was an undoubted success.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After the repast the guests returned to the hall, and it was several hours more before the last dance was called.
undoubted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The bridal couple, as well as the wedding guests, were in the gayest mood, and the ball was an undoubted success.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The bridal couple, as well as the wedding guests, were in the gayest mood, and the ball was an undoubted success.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The season was early autumn and the weather still balmy.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading The bridal couple, as well as the wedding guests, were in the gayest mood, and the ball was an undoubted success.
(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 The bridal couple, as well as the wedding guests, were in the gayest mood, and the ball was an undoubted success.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The bridal couple, as well as the wedding guests, were in the gayest mood, and the ball was an undoubted success.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The dancing was interrupted for an hour while supper was served in an adjoining room.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The windows had been opened to freshen the air.
