aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Little groups of ladies were about the tables in that centre space where members may dispense hospitality.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading All the light of the sunset had died out, and the long lines of lamps on the Embankment across the river were shining brilliantly.
(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 Our dinner finished and all the questions that I could think of asked and answered, my host took me out on to the terrace to drink our coffee.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Across Westminster Bridge the tramcars, all blazing with light, were passing and repassing each other, an effect I commend to Mr Arthur Collins for use in some future Drury Lane production.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Our dinner finished and all the questions that I could think of asked and answered, my host took me out on to the terrace to drink our coffee.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Our dinner finished and all the questions that I could think of asked and answered, my host took me out on to the terrace to drink our coffee.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Across Westminster Bridge the tramcars, all blazing with light, were passing and repassing each other, an effect I commend to Mr Arthur Collins for use in some future Drury Lane production.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Our dinner finished and all the questions that I could think of asked and answered, my host took me out on to the terrace to drink our coffee.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading Across Westminster Bridge the tramcars, all blazing with light, were passing and repassing each other, an effect I commend to Mr Arthur Collins for use in some future Drury Lane production.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Across Westminster Bridge the tramcars, all blazing with light, were passing and repassing each other, an effect I commend to Mr Arthur Collins for use in some future Drury Lane production.
brilliancenounUS /ˈbrɪljəns/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading The terrace itself is dimly lighted by gas lamps, but this half light, pleasant and in keeping with the solemn mystery of the great, dark river that flows past, seems to frame fittingly the brilliance of the wonderful night scene.
brilliantlyadverbUS /ˈbrɪljəntli/
with brightness
From this reading All the light of the sunset had died out, and the long lines of lamps on the Embankment across the river were shining brilliantly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The terrace itself is dimly lighted by gas lamps, but this half light, pleasant and in keeping with the solemn mystery of the great, dark river that flows past, seems to frame fittingly the brilliance of the wonderful night scene.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The terrace itself is dimly lighted by gas lamps, but this half light, pleasant and in keeping with the solemn mystery of the great, dark river that flows past, seems to frame fittingly the brilliance of the wonderful night scene.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading Little groups of ladies were about the tables in that centre space where members may dispense hospitality.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Our dinner finished and all the questions that I could think of asked and answered, my host took me out on to the terrace to drink our coffee.
CollinsnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪnz/
English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
From this reading Across Westminster Bridge the tramcars, all blazing with light, were passing and repassing each other, an effect I commend to Mr Arthur Collins for use in some future Drury Lane production.
commendverbUS /kəˈmend/
express approval of
From this reading Across Westminster Bridge the tramcars, all blazing with light, were passing and repassing each other, an effect I commend to Mr Arthur Collins for use in some future Drury Lane production.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Our dinner finished and all the questions that I could think of asked and answered, my host took me out on to the terrace to drink our coffee.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The terrace itself is dimly lighted by gas lamps, but this half light, pleasant and in keeping with the solemn mystery of the great, dark river that flows past, seems to frame fittingly the brilliance of the wonderful night scene.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading All the light of the sunset had died out, and the long lines of lamps on the Embankment across the river were shining brilliantly.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading The terrace itself is dimly lighted by gas lamps, but this half light, pleasant and in keeping with the solemn mystery of the great, dark river that flows past, seems to frame fittingly the brilliance of the wonderful night scene.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Our dinner finished and all the questions that I could think of asked and answered, my host took me out on to the terrace to drink our coffee.
dispenseverbUS /dɪˈspens/
administer or bestow, as in small portions
From this reading Little groups of ladies were about the tables in that centre space where members may dispense hospitality.
take in liquids
From this reading Our dinner finished and all the questions that I could think of asked and answered, my host took me out on to the terrace to drink our coffee.
Drury
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From this reading Across Westminster Bridge the tramcars, all blazing with light, were passing and repassing each other, an effect I commend to Mr Arthur Collins for use in some future Drury Lane production.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Across Westminster Bridge the tramcars, all blazing with light, were passing and repassing each other, an effect I commend to Mr Arthur Collins for use in some future Drury Lane production.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Across Westminster Bridge the tramcars, all blazing with light, were passing and repassing each other, an effect I commend to Mr Arthur Collins for use in some future Drury Lane production.
EmbankmentnounUS /emˈbæŋkmənt/
a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection
From this reading All the light of the sunset had died out, and the long lines of lamps on the Embankment across the river were shining brilliantly.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Our dinner finished and all the questions that I could think of asked and answered, my host took me out on to the terrace to drink our coffee.
fittinglyadverbUS /ˈfɪtɪŋli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading The terrace itself is dimly lighted by gas lamps, but this half light, pleasant and in keeping with the solemn mystery of the great, dark river that flows past, seems to frame fittingly the brilliance of the wonderful night scene.
flowsnounUS /floʊz/
plural of “flow” — the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading The terrace itself is dimly lighted by gas lamps, but this half light, pleasant and in keeping with the solemn mystery of the great, dark river that flows past, seems to frame fittingly the brilliance of the wonderful night scene.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Across Westminster Bridge the tramcars, all blazing with light, were passing and repassing each other, an effect I commend to Mr Arthur Collins for use in some future Drury Lane production.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading The terrace itself is dimly lighted by gas lamps, but this half light, pleasant and in keeping with the solemn mystery of the great, dark river that flows past, seems to frame fittingly the brilliance of the wonderful night scene.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Across Westminster Bridge the tramcars, all blazing with light, were passing and repassing each other, an effect I commend to Mr Arthur Collins for use in some future Drury Lane production.
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading The terrace itself is dimly lighted by gas lamps, but this half light, pleasant and in keeping with the solemn mystery of the great, dark river that flows past, seems to frame fittingly the brilliance of the wonderful night scene.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The terrace itself is dimly lighted by gas lamps, but this half light, pleasant and in keeping with the solemn mystery of the great, dark river that flows past, seems to frame fittingly the brilliance of the wonderful night scene.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Little groups of ladies were about the tables in that centre space where members may dispense hospitality.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All the light of the sunset had died out, and the long lines of lamps on the Embankment across the river were shining brilliantly.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The terrace itself is dimly lighted by gas lamps, but this half light, pleasant and in keeping with the solemn mystery of the great, dark river that flows past, seems to frame fittingly the brilliance of the wonderful night scene.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading Little groups of ladies were about the tables in that centre space where members may dispense hospitality.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Our dinner finished and all the questions that I could think of asked and answered, my host took me out on to the terrace to drink our coffee.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Our dinner finished and all the questions that I could think of asked and answered, my host took me out on to the terrace to drink our coffee.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Across Westminster Bridge the tramcars, all blazing with light, were passing and repassing each other, an effect I commend to Mr Arthur Collins for use in some future Drury Lane production.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The terrace itself is dimly lighted by gas lamps, but this half light, pleasant and in keeping with the solemn mystery of the great, dark river that flows past, seems to frame fittingly the brilliance of the wonderful night scene.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The terrace itself is dimly lighted by gas lamps, but this half light, pleasant and in keeping with the solemn mystery of the great, dark river that flows past, seems to frame fittingly the brilliance of the wonderful night scene.
conformity or harmony
From this reading The terrace itself is dimly lighted by gas lamps, but this half light, pleasant and in keeping with the solemn mystery of the great, dark river that flows past, seems to frame fittingly the brilliance of the wonderful night scene.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Little groups of ladies were about the tables in that centre space where members may dispense hospitality.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading All the light of the sunset had died out, and the long lines of lamps on the Embankment across the river were shining brilliantly.
a narrow way or road
From this reading Across Westminster Bridge the tramcars, all blazing with light, were passing and repassing each other, an effect I commend to Mr Arthur Collins for use in some future Drury Lane production.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading All the light of the sunset had died out, and the long lines of lamps on the Embankment across the river were shining brilliantly.
set afire or burning
From this reading The terrace itself is dimly lighted by gas lamps, but this half light, pleasant and in keeping with the solemn mystery of the great, dark river that flows past, seems to frame fittingly the brilliance of the wonderful night scene.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading All the light of the sunset had died out, and the long lines of lamps on the Embankment across the river were shining brilliantly.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little groups of ladies were about the tables in that centre space where members may dispense hospitality.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading All the light of the sunset had died out, and the long lines of lamps on the Embankment across the river were shining brilliantly.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Little groups of ladies were about the tables in that centre space where members may dispense hospitality.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Our dinner finished and all the questions that I could think of asked and answered, my host took me out on to the terrace to drink our coffee.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Little groups of ladies were about the tables in that centre space where members may dispense hospitality.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Across Westminster Bridge the tramcars, all blazing with light, were passing and repassing each other, an effect I commend to Mr Arthur Collins for use in some future Drury Lane production.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Our dinner finished and all the questions that I could think of asked and answered, my host took me out on to the terrace to drink our coffee.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The terrace itself is dimly lighted by gas lamps, but this half light, pleasant and in keeping with the solemn mystery of the great, dark river that flows past, seems to frame fittingly the brilliance of the wonderful night scene.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The terrace itself is dimly lighted by gas lamps, but this half light, pleasant and in keeping with the solemn mystery of the great, dark river that flows past, seems to frame fittingly the brilliance of the wonderful night scene.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Our dinner finished and all the questions that I could think of asked and answered, my host took me out on to the terrace to drink our coffee.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Our dinner finished and all the questions that I could think of asked and answered, my host took me out on to the terrace to drink our coffee.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Across Westminster Bridge the tramcars, all blazing with light, were passing and repassing each other, an effect I commend to Mr Arthur Collins for use in some future Drury Lane production.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our dinner finished and all the questions that I could think of asked and answered, my host took me out on to the terrace to drink our coffee.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Our dinner finished and all the questions that I could think of asked and answered, my host took me out on to the terrace to drink our coffee.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Across Westminster Bridge the tramcars, all blazing with light, were passing and repassing each other, an effect I commend to Mr Arthur Collins for use in some future Drury Lane production.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The terrace itself is dimly lighted by gas lamps, but this half light, pleasant and in keeping with the solemn mystery of the great, dark river that flows past, seems to frame fittingly the brilliance of the wonderful night scene.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The terrace itself is dimly lighted by gas lamps, but this half light, pleasant and in keeping with the solemn mystery of the great, dark river that flows past, seems to frame fittingly the brilliance of the wonderful night scene.
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading Across Westminster Bridge the tramcars, all blazing with light, were passing and repassing each other, an effect I commend to Mr Arthur Collins for use in some future Drury Lane production.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Our dinner finished and all the questions that I could think of asked and answered, my host took me out on to the terrace to drink our coffee.
repassing
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From this reading Across Westminster Bridge the tramcars, all blazing with light, were passing and repassing each other, an effect I commend to Mr Arthur Collins for use in some future Drury Lane production.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading All the light of the sunset had died out, and the long lines of lamps on the Embankment across the river were shining brilliantly.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The terrace itself is dimly lighted by gas lamps, but this half light, pleasant and in keeping with the solemn mystery of the great, dark river that flows past, seems to frame fittingly the brilliance of the wonderful night scene.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The terrace itself is dimly lighted by gas lamps, but this half light, pleasant and in keeping with the solemn mystery of the great, dark river that flows past, seems to frame fittingly the brilliance of the wonderful night scene.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading All the light of the sunset had died out, and the long lines of lamps on the Embankment across the river were shining brilliantly.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading The terrace itself is dimly lighted by gas lamps, but this half light, pleasant and in keeping with the solemn mystery of the great, dark river that flows past, seems to frame fittingly the brilliance of the wonderful night scene.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Across Westminster Bridge the tramcars, all blazing with light, were passing and repassing each other, an effect I commend to Mr Arthur Collins for use in some future Drury Lane production.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Little groups of ladies were about the tables in that centre space where members may dispense hospitality.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading All the light of the sunset had died out, and the long lines of lamps on the Embankment across the river were shining brilliantly.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Little groups of ladies were about the tables in that centre space where members may dispense hospitality.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Our dinner finished and all the questions that I could think of asked and answered, my host took me out on to the terrace to drink our coffee.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Our dinner finished and all the questions that I could think of asked and answered, my host took me out on to the terrace to drink our coffee.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Our dinner finished and all the questions that I could think of asked and answered, my host took me out on to the terrace to drink our coffee.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Our dinner finished and all the questions that I could think of asked and answered, my host took me out on to the terrace to drink our coffee.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The terrace itself is dimly lighted by gas lamps, but this half light, pleasant and in keeping with the solemn mystery of the great, dark river that flows past, seems to frame fittingly the brilliance of the wonderful night scene.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Our dinner finished and all the questions that I could think of asked and answered, my host took me out on to the terrace to drink our coffee.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Our dinner finished and all the questions that I could think of asked and answered, my host took me out on to the terrace to drink our coffee.
tramcars
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From this reading Across Westminster Bridge the tramcars, all blazing with light, were passing and repassing each other, an effect I commend to Mr Arthur Collins for use in some future Drury Lane production.
the act of using
From this reading Across Westminster Bridge the tramcars, all blazing with light, were passing and repassing each other, an effect I commend to Mr Arthur Collins for use in some future Drury Lane production.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the light of the sunset had died out, and the long lines of lamps on the Embankment across the river were shining brilliantly.
WestminsternounUS /ˌwestˈmɪnstər/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey
From this reading Across Westminster Bridge the tramcars, all blazing with light, were passing and repassing each other, an effect I commend to Mr Arthur Collins for use in some future Drury Lane production.
in or at the place that
From this reading Little groups of ladies were about the tables in that centre space where members may dispense hospitality.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Across Westminster Bridge the tramcars, all blazing with light, were passing and repassing each other, an effect I commend to Mr Arthur Collins for use in some future Drury Lane production.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading The terrace itself is dimly lighted by gas lamps, but this half light, pleasant and in keeping with the solemn mystery of the great, dark river that flows past, seems to frame fittingly the brilliance of the wonderful night scene.
