ABBEYnounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading WENDOVER ABBEY.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Loud whoops of triumph and sundry breakdown dances were heard in the top story soon after five o'clock, for the juvenile Wendovers were early risers, and when in high spirits made themselves distinctly audible.
(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 The children had all been praying for fine weather, that they might entertain Miss Palliser with an exploration of the surrounding neighbourhood.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The children had all been praying for fine weather, that they might entertain Miss Palliser with an exploration of the surrounding neighbourhood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Loud whoops of triumph and sundry breakdown dances were heard in the top story soon after five o'clock, for the juvenile Wendovers were early risers, and when in high spirits made themselves distinctly audible.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading The eight o'clock breakfast in the old painted dining-room--all oak panelling, but painted stone colour by generations of Goths and Vandals--was even more animated than the seven o'clock dinner.
audibleadjectiveUS /ˈɑːdəbəl/
heard or perceptible by the ear
From this reading Loud whoops of triumph and sundry breakdown dances were heard in the top story soon after five o'clock, for the juvenile Wendovers were early risers, and when in high spirits made themselves distinctly audible.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The children had all been praying for fine weather, that they might entertain Miss Palliser with an exploration of the surrounding neighbourhood.
breakdownnounUS /ˈbreɪkdaʊn/
the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue
From this reading Loud whoops of triumph and sundry breakdown dances were heard in the top story soon after five o'clock, for the juvenile Wendovers were early risers, and when in high spirits made themselves distinctly audible.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The eight o'clock breakfast in the old painted dining-room--all oak panelling, but painted stone colour by generations of Goths and Vandals--was even more animated than the seven o'clock dinner.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The eight o'clock breakfast in the old painted dining-room--all oak panelling, but painted stone colour by generations of Goths and Vandals--was even more animated than the seven o'clock dinner.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The eight o'clock breakfast in the old painted dining-room--all oak panelling, but painted stone colour by generations of Goths and Vandals--was even more animated than the seven o'clock dinner.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The children had all been praying for fine weather, that they might entertain Miss Palliser with an exploration of the surrounding neighbourhood.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading The eight o'clock breakfast in the old painted dining-room--all oak panelling, but painted stone colour by generations of Goths and Vandals--was even more animated than the seven o'clock dinner.
dancesnounUS /ˈdænsəz/
plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Loud whoops of triumph and sundry breakdown dances were heard in the top story soon after five o'clock, for the juvenile Wendovers were early risers, and when in high spirits made themselves distinctly audible.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day was fine.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading The eight o'clock breakfast in the old painted dining-room--all oak panelling, but painted stone colour by generations of Goths and Vandals--was even more animated than the seven o'clock dinner.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The eight o'clock breakfast in the old painted dining-room--all oak panelling, but painted stone colour by generations of Goths and Vandals--was even more animated than the seven o'clock dinner.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading Loud whoops of triumph and sundry breakdown dances were heard in the top story soon after five o'clock, for the juvenile Wendovers were early risers, and when in high spirits made themselves distinctly audible.
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 Loud whoops of triumph and sundry breakdown dances were heard in the top story soon after five o'clock, for the juvenile Wendovers were early risers, and when in high spirits made themselves distinctly audible.
being one more than seven
From this reading The eight o'clock breakfast in the old painted dining-room--all oak panelling, but painted stone colour by generations of Goths and Vandals--was even more animated than the seven o'clock dinner.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading The children had all been praying for fine weather, that they might entertain Miss Palliser with an exploration of the surrounding neighbourhood.
divisible by two
From this reading The eight o'clock breakfast in the old painted dining-room--all oak panelling, but painted stone colour by generations of Goths and Vandals--was even more animated than the seven o'clock dinner.
explorationnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃən/
to travel for the purpose of discovery
From this reading The children had all been praying for fine weather, that they might entertain Miss Palliser with an exploration of the surrounding neighbourhood.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The next day was fine.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Loud whoops of triumph and sundry breakdown dances were heard in the top story soon after five o'clock, for the juvenile Wendovers were early risers, and when in high spirits made themselves distinctly audible.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The children had all been praying for fine weather, that they might entertain Miss Palliser with an exploration of the surrounding neighbourhood.
generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading The eight o'clock breakfast in the old painted dining-room--all oak panelling, but painted stone colour by generations of Goths and Vandals--was even more animated than the seven o'clock dinner.
Goths
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From this reading The eight o'clock breakfast in the old painted dining-room--all oak panelling, but painted stone colour by generations of Goths and Vandals--was even more animated than the seven o'clock dinner.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The children had all been praying for fine weather, that they might entertain Miss Palliser with an exploration of the surrounding neighbourhood.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Loud whoops of triumph and sundry breakdown dances were heard in the top story soon after five o'clock, for the juvenile Wendovers were early risers, and when in high spirits made themselves distinctly audible.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Loud whoops of triumph and sundry breakdown dances were heard in the top story soon after five o'clock, for the juvenile Wendovers were early risers, and when in high spirits made themselves distinctly audible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Loud whoops of triumph and sundry breakdown dances were heard in the top story soon after five o'clock, for the juvenile Wendovers were early risers, and when in high spirits made themselves distinctly audible.
juvenileadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːvənəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of or appropriate for children or young people
From this reading Loud whoops of triumph and sundry breakdown dances were heard in the top story soon after five o'clock, for the juvenile Wendovers were early risers, and when in high spirits made themselves distinctly audible.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Loud whoops of triumph and sundry breakdown dances were heard in the top story soon after five o'clock, for the juvenile Wendovers were early risers, and when in high spirits made themselves distinctly audible.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Loud whoops of triumph and sundry breakdown dances were heard in the top story soon after five o'clock, for the juvenile Wendovers were early risers, and when in high spirits made themselves distinctly audible.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The children had all been praying for fine weather, that they might entertain Miss Palliser with an exploration of the surrounding neighbourhood.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The children had all been praying for fine weather, that they might entertain Miss Palliser with an exploration of the surrounding neighbourhood.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The eight o'clock breakfast in the old painted dining-room--all oak panelling, but painted stone colour by generations of Goths and Vandals--was even more animated than the seven o'clock dinner.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The children had all been praying for fine weather, that they might entertain Miss Palliser with an exploration of the surrounding neighbourhood.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day was fine.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Loud whoops of triumph and sundry breakdown dances were heard in the top story soon after five o'clock, for the juvenile Wendovers were early risers, and when in high spirits made themselves distinctly audible.
oaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading The eight o'clock breakfast in the old painted dining-room--all oak panelling, but painted stone colour by generations of Goths and Vandals--was even more animated than the seven o'clock dinner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The children had all been praying for fine weather, that they might entertain Miss Palliser with an exploration of the surrounding neighbourhood.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The eight o'clock breakfast in the old painted dining-room--all oak panelling, but painted stone colour by generations of Goths and Vandals--was even more animated than the seven o'clock dinner.
coated with paint
From this reading The eight o'clock breakfast in the old painted dining-room--all oak panelling, but painted stone colour by generations of Goths and Vandals--was even more animated than the seven o'clock dinner.
Palliser
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From this reading The children had all been praying for fine weather, that they might entertain Miss Palliser with an exploration of the surrounding neighbourhood.
panellingnoun
a panel or section of panels in a wall or door
From this reading The eight o'clock breakfast in the old painted dining-room--all oak panelling, but painted stone colour by generations of Goths and Vandals--was even more animated than the seven o'clock dinner.
prayingverbUS /ˈpreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading The children had all been praying for fine weather, that they might entertain Miss Palliser with an exploration of the surrounding neighbourhood.
risers
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From this reading Loud whoops of triumph and sundry breakdown dances were heard in the top story soon after five o'clock, for the juvenile Wendovers were early risers, and when in high spirits made themselves distinctly audible.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading The eight o'clock breakfast in the old painted dining-room--all oak panelling, but painted stone colour by generations of Goths and Vandals--was even more animated than the seven o'clock dinner.
in the near future
From this reading Loud whoops of triumph and sundry breakdown dances were heard in the top story soon after five o'clock, for the juvenile Wendovers were early risers, and when in high spirits made themselves distinctly audible.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Loud whoops of triumph and sundry breakdown dances were heard in the top story soon after five o'clock, for the juvenile Wendovers were early risers, and when in high spirits made themselves distinctly audible.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The eight o'clock breakfast in the old painted dining-room--all oak panelling, but painted stone colour by generations of Goths and Vandals--was even more animated than the seven o'clock dinner.
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 Loud whoops of triumph and sundry breakdown dances were heard in the top story soon after five o'clock, for the juvenile Wendovers were early risers, and when in high spirits made themselves distinctly audible.
sundryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌndri/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Loud whoops of triumph and sundry breakdown dances were heard in the top story soon after five o'clock, for the juvenile Wendovers were early risers, and when in high spirits made themselves distinctly audible.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading The children had all been praying for fine weather, that they might entertain Miss Palliser with an exploration of the surrounding neighbourhood.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The eight o'clock breakfast in the old painted dining-room--all oak panelling, but painted stone colour by generations of Goths and Vandals--was even more animated than the seven o'clock dinner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The children had all been praying for fine weather, that they might entertain Miss Palliser with an exploration of the surrounding neighbourhood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day was fine.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Loud whoops of triumph and sundry breakdown dances were heard in the top story soon after five o'clock, for the juvenile Wendovers were early risers, and when in high spirits made themselves distinctly audible.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The children had all been praying for fine weather, that they might entertain Miss Palliser with an exploration of the surrounding neighbourhood.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Loud whoops of triumph and sundry breakdown dances were heard in the top story soon after five o'clock, for the juvenile Wendovers were early risers, and when in high spirits made themselves distinctly audible.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Loud whoops of triumph and sundry breakdown dances were heard in the top story soon after five o'clock, for the juvenile Wendovers were early risers, and when in high spirits made themselves distinctly audible.
VandalsnounUS /ˈvændəlz/
plural of “vandal” — someone who willfully destroys or defaces property
From this reading The eight o'clock breakfast in the old painted dining-room--all oak panelling, but painted stone colour by generations of Goths and Vandals--was even more animated than the seven o'clock dinner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next day was fine.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The children had all been praying for fine weather, that they might entertain Miss Palliser with an exploration of the surrounding neighbourhood.
WENDOVER
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From this reading WENDOVER ABBEY.
Wendovers
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From this reading Loud whoops of triumph and sundry breakdown dances were heard in the top story soon after five o'clock, for the juvenile Wendovers were early risers, and when in high spirits made themselves distinctly audible.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Loud whoops of triumph and sundry breakdown dances were heard in the top story soon after five o'clock, for the juvenile Wendovers were early risers, and when in high spirits made themselves distinctly audible.
at the time that
From this reading Loud whoops of triumph and sundry breakdown dances were heard in the top story soon after five o'clock, for the juvenile Wendovers were early risers, and when in high spirits made themselves distinctly audible.
whoopsnounUS /wuːps/
plural of “whoop” — a loud hooting cry of exultation or excitement
From this reading Loud whoops of triumph and sundry breakdown dances were heard in the top story soon after five o'clock, for the juvenile Wendovers were early risers, and when in high spirits made themselves distinctly audible.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The children had all been praying for fine weather, that they might entertain Miss Palliser with an exploration of the surrounding neighbourhood.
