used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A year of court life, filled with a continual round of hunting, masques, theater-going and dancing, failed to dim the brightness of the wild rose of the west.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Letters from Virginia caused Rolfe to feel some uneasiness regarding the affairs of his plantation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A year of court life, filled with a continual round of hunting, masques, theater-going and dancing, failed to dim the brightness of the wild rose of the west.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading A year of court life, filled with a continual round of hunting, masques, theater-going and dancing, failed to dim the brightness of the wild rose of the west.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Letters from Virginia caused Rolfe to feel some uneasiness regarding the affairs of his plantation.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Enjoying what was noble and pure with the unspoiled freshness of a child, the Lady Rebecca’s eyes passed unseeingly over the coarse and degraded elements mingling with the good.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading No more following of the hounds in the vast glades of Saint James’s Park, or in the spring, floating down to Greenwich through a cloud of swans.
coarseadjectiveUS /kɔːrs/
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading Enjoying what was noble and pure with the unspoiled freshness of a child, the Lady Rebecca’s eyes passed unseeingly over the coarse and degraded elements mingling with the good.
continualadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəl/
recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series
From this reading A year of court life, filled with a continual round of hunting, masques, theater-going and dancing, failed to dim the brightness of the wild rose of the west.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading A year of court life, filled with a continual round of hunting, masques, theater-going and dancing, failed to dim the brightness of the wild rose of the west.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading A year of court life, filled with a continual round of hunting, masques, theater-going and dancing, failed to dim the brightness of the wild rose of the west.
degradedadjectiveUS /dɪˈɡreɪdəd/
unrestrained by convention or morality
From this reading Enjoying what was noble and pure with the unspoiled freshness of a child, the Lady Rebecca’s eyes passed unseeingly over the coarse and degraded elements mingling with the good.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading He must return home without delay.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading A year of court life, filled with a continual round of hunting, masques, theater-going and dancing, failed to dim the brightness of the wild rose of the west.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading No more following of the hounds in the vast glades of Saint James’s Park, or in the spring, floating down to Greenwich through a cloud of swans.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading Enjoying what was noble and pure with the unspoiled freshness of a child, the Lady Rebecca’s eyes passed unseeingly over the coarse and degraded elements mingling with the good.
EnjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Enjoying what was noble and pure with the unspoiled freshness of a child, the Lady Rebecca’s eyes passed unseeingly over the coarse and degraded elements mingling with the good.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Enjoying what was noble and pure with the unspoiled freshness of a child, the Lady Rebecca’s eyes passed unseeingly over the coarse and degraded elements mingling with the good.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading A year of court life, filled with a continual round of hunting, masques, theater-going and dancing, failed to dim the brightness of the wild rose of the west.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Letters from Virginia caused Rolfe to feel some uneasiness regarding the affairs of his plantation.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading A year of court life, filled with a continual round of hunting, masques, theater-going and dancing, failed to dim the brightness of the wild rose of the west.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading No more following of the hounds in the vast glades of Saint James’s Park, or in the spring, floating down to Greenwich through a cloud of swans.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading No more following of the hounds in the vast glades of Saint James’s Park, or in the spring, floating down to Greenwich through a cloud of swans.
freshnessnounUS /ˈfreʃnəs/
the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated
From this reading Enjoying what was noble and pure with the unspoiled freshness of a child, the Lady Rebecca’s eyes passed unseeingly over the coarse and degraded elements mingling with the good.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Letters from Virginia caused Rolfe to feel some uneasiness regarding the affairs of his plantation.
gladesnounUS /ɡleɪdz/
plural of “glade” — a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading No more following of the hounds in the vast glades of Saint James’s Park, or in the spring, floating down to Greenwich through a cloud of swans.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Enjoying what was noble and pure with the unspoiled freshness of a child, the Lady Rebecca’s eyes passed unseeingly over the coarse and degraded elements mingling with the good.
GreenwichnounUS /ˈɡrenɪtʃ/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; zero degrees of longitude runs through Greenwich; time is measured relative to Greenwich Mean Time
From this reading No more following of the hounds in the vast glades of Saint James’s Park, or in the spring, floating down to Greenwich through a cloud of swans.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He must return home without delay.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Letters from Virginia caused Rolfe to feel some uneasiness regarding the affairs of his plantation.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He must return home without delay.
houndsnounUS /haʊndz/
plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading No more following of the hounds in the vast glades of Saint James’s Park, or in the spring, floating down to Greenwich through a cloud of swans.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading A year of court life, filled with a continual round of hunting, masques, theater-going and dancing, failed to dim the brightness of the wild rose of the west.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No more following of the hounds in the vast glades of Saint James’s Park, or in the spring, floating down to Greenwich through a cloud of swans.
James'snounUS /ˈdʒeɪmzɪz/
possessive form of “james” — a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading No more following of the hounds in the vast glades of Saint James’s Park, or in the spring, floating down to Greenwich through a cloud of swans.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Enjoying what was noble and pure with the unspoiled freshness of a child, the Lady Rebecca’s eyes passed unseeingly over the coarse and degraded elements mingling with the good.
the literary culture
From this reading Letters from Virginia caused Rolfe to feel some uneasiness regarding the affairs of his plantation.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A year of court life, filled with a continual round of hunting, masques, theater-going and dancing, failed to dim the brightness of the wild rose of the west.
masques
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From this reading A year of court life, filled with a continual round of hunting, masques, theater-going and dancing, failed to dim the brightness of the wild rose of the west.
minglingnounUS /ˈmɪŋɡəlɪŋ/
the action of people mingling and coming into contact
From this reading Enjoying what was noble and pure with the unspoiled freshness of a child, the Lady Rebecca’s eyes passed unseeingly over the coarse and degraded elements mingling with the good.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No more following of the hounds in the vast glades of Saint James’s Park, or in the spring, floating down to Greenwich through a cloud of swans.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He must return home without delay.
not any; not one
From this reading No more following of the hounds in the vast glades of Saint James’s Park, or in the spring, floating down to Greenwich through a cloud of swans.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Enjoying what was noble and pure with the unspoiled freshness of a child, the Lady Rebecca’s eyes passed unseeingly over the coarse and degraded elements mingling with the good.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A year of court life, filled with a continual round of hunting, masques, theater-going and dancing, failed to dim the brightness of the wild rose of the west.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No more following of the hounds in the vast glades of Saint James’s Park, or in the spring, floating down to Greenwich through a cloud of swans.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Enjoying what was noble and pure with the unspoiled freshness of a child, the Lady Rebecca’s eyes passed unseeingly over the coarse and degraded elements mingling with the good.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading No more following of the hounds in the vast glades of Saint James’s Park, or in the spring, floating down to Greenwich through a cloud of swans.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Enjoying what was noble and pure with the unspoiled freshness of a child, the Lady Rebecca’s eyes passed unseeingly over the coarse and degraded elements mingling with the good.
plantationnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃən/
an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading Letters from Virginia caused Rolfe to feel some uneasiness regarding the affairs of his plantation.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading Enjoying what was noble and pure with the unspoiled freshness of a child, the Lady Rebecca’s eyes passed unseeingly over the coarse and degraded elements mingling with the good.
Rebecca'snounUS /rəˈbekəz/
possessive form of “rebecca” — (Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau
From this reading Enjoying what was noble and pure with the unspoiled freshness of a child, the Lady Rebecca’s eyes passed unseeingly over the coarse and degraded elements mingling with the good.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Letters from Virginia caused Rolfe to feel some uneasiness regarding the affairs of his plantation.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He must return home without delay.
Rolfe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Letters from Virginia caused Rolfe to feel some uneasiness regarding the affairs of his plantation.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading A year of court life, filled with a continual round of hunting, masques, theater-going and dancing, failed to dim the brightness of the wild rose of the west.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading A year of court life, filled with a continual round of hunting, masques, theater-going and dancing, failed to dim the brightness of the wild rose of the west.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading No more following of the hounds in the vast glades of Saint James’s Park, or in the spring, floating down to Greenwich through a cloud of swans.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Letters from Virginia caused Rolfe to feel some uneasiness regarding the affairs of his plantation.
the season of growth
From this reading No more following of the hounds in the vast glades of Saint James’s Park, or in the spring, floating down to Greenwich through a cloud of swans.
swansnounUS /swɑːnz/
plural of “swan” — stately heavy-bodied aquatic bird with very long neck and usually white plumage as adult
From this reading No more following of the hounds in the vast glades of Saint James’s Park, or in the spring, floating down to Greenwich through a cloud of swans.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A year of court life, filled with a continual round of hunting, masques, theater-going and dancing, failed to dim the brightness of the wild rose of the west.
theater-going
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From this reading A year of court life, filled with a continual round of hunting, masques, theater-going and dancing, failed to dim the brightness of the wild rose of the west.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading No more following of the hounds in the vast glades of Saint James’s Park, or in the spring, floating down to Greenwich through a cloud of swans.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A year of court life, filled with a continual round of hunting, masques, theater-going and dancing, failed to dim the brightness of the wild rose of the west.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading Letters from Virginia caused Rolfe to feel some uneasiness regarding the affairs of his plantation.
unseeingly
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From this reading Enjoying what was noble and pure with the unspoiled freshness of a child, the Lady Rebecca’s eyes passed unseeingly over the coarse and degraded elements mingling with the good.
unspoiledadjectiveUS /ənˈspɔɪld/
not left to spoil
From this reading Enjoying what was noble and pure with the unspoiled freshness of a child, the Lady Rebecca’s eyes passed unseeingly over the coarse and degraded elements mingling with the good.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading No more following of the hounds in the vast glades of Saint James’s Park, or in the spring, floating down to Greenwich through a cloud of swans.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading Letters from Virginia caused Rolfe to feel some uneasiness regarding the affairs of his plantation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Enjoying what was noble and pure with the unspoiled freshness of a child, the Lady Rebecca’s eyes passed unseeingly over the coarse and degraded elements mingling with the good.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading A year of court life, filled with a continual round of hunting, masques, theater-going and dancing, failed to dim the brightness of the wild rose of the west.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Enjoying what was noble and pure with the unspoiled freshness of a child, the Lady Rebecca’s eyes passed unseeingly over the coarse and degraded elements mingling with the good.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading A year of court life, filled with a continual round of hunting, masques, theater-going and dancing, failed to dim the brightness of the wild rose of the west.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A year of court life, filled with a continual round of hunting, masques, theater-going and dancing, failed to dim the brightness of the wild rose of the west.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He must return home without delay.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading A year of court life, filled with a continual round of hunting, masques, theater-going and dancing, failed to dim the brightness of the wild rose of the west.
