used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE PARTY The Mallings always had a good gathering at their card parties.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading THE PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE PARTY The Mallings always had a good gathering at their card parties.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading There was little thought of display amongst the farmers of Manitoba.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Such form of entertainment and dances were the chief winter amusement of these prairie-bred folks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Such form of entertainment and dances were the chief winter amusement of these prairie-bred folks.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A twenty-mile drive in a box-sleigh, clad in furs, buried beneath heavy fur robes, and reclining on a deep bedding of sweet-smelling hay, in lieu of seats, made the journey as comfortable to such people as would the more luxurious brougham to the wealthy citizen of civilization.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE PARTY The Mallings always had a good gathering at their card parties.
beddingnounUS /ˈbedɪŋ/
coverings that are used on a bed
From this reading A twenty-mile drive in a box-sleigh, clad in furs, buried beneath heavy fur robes, and reclining on a deep bedding of sweet-smelling hay, in lieu of seats, made the journey as comfortable to such people as would the more luxurious brougham to the wealthy citizen of civilization.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading A twenty-mile drive in a box-sleigh, clad in furs, buried beneath heavy fur robes, and reclining on a deep bedding of sweet-smelling hay, in lieu of seats, made the journey as comfortable to such people as would the more luxurious brougham to the wealthy citizen of civilization.
box-sleigh
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From this reading A twenty-mile drive in a box-sleigh, clad in furs, buried beneath heavy fur robes, and reclining on a deep bedding of sweet-smelling hay, in lieu of seats, made the journey as comfortable to such people as would the more luxurious brougham to the wealthy citizen of civilization.
broughamnounUS /ˈbruːɡəm/
light carriage; pulled by a single horse
From this reading A twenty-mile drive in a box-sleigh, clad in furs, buried beneath heavy fur robes, and reclining on a deep bedding of sweet-smelling hay, in lieu of seats, made the journey as comfortable to such people as would the more luxurious brougham to the wealthy citizen of civilization.
placed in a grave
From this reading A twenty-mile drive in a box-sleigh, clad in furs, buried beneath heavy fur robes, and reclining on a deep bedding of sweet-smelling hay, in lieu of seats, made the journey as comfortable to such people as would the more luxurious brougham to the wealthy citizen of civilization.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading THE PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE PARTY The Mallings always had a good gathering at their card parties.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Such form of entertainment and dances were the chief winter amusement of these prairie-bred folks.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading A twenty-mile drive in a box-sleigh, clad in furs, buried beneath heavy fur robes, and reclining on a deep bedding of sweet-smelling hay, in lieu of seats, made the journey as comfortable to such people as would the more luxurious brougham to the wealthy citizen of civilization.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading A twenty-mile drive in a box-sleigh, clad in furs, buried beneath heavy fur robes, and reclining on a deep bedding of sweet-smelling hay, in lieu of seats, made the journey as comfortable to such people as would the more luxurious brougham to the wealthy citizen of civilization.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading A twenty-mile drive in a box-sleigh, clad in furs, buried beneath heavy fur robes, and reclining on a deep bedding of sweet-smelling hay, in lieu of seats, made the journey as comfortable to such people as would the more luxurious brougham to the wealthy citizen of civilization.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading A twenty-mile drive in a box-sleigh, clad in furs, buried beneath heavy fur robes, and reclining on a deep bedding of sweet-smelling hay, in lieu of seats, made the journey as comfortable to such people as would the more luxurious brougham to the wealthy citizen of civilization.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading When they went to a party their primary object was enjoyment, and they generally contrived to obtain their desire at these gatherings.
dancesnounUS /ˈdænsəz/
plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Such form of entertainment and dances were the chief winter amusement of these prairie-bred folks.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading A twenty-mile drive in a box-sleigh, clad in furs, buried beneath heavy fur robes, and reclining on a deep bedding of sweet-smelling hay, in lieu of seats, made the journey as comfortable to such people as would the more luxurious brougham to the wealthy citizen of civilization.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading When they went to a party their primary object was enjoyment, and they generally contrived to obtain their desire at these gatherings.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading There was little thought of display amongst the farmers of Manitoba.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading A twenty-mile drive in a box-sleigh, clad in furs, buried beneath heavy fur robes, and reclining on a deep bedding of sweet-smelling hay, in lieu of seats, made the journey as comfortable to such people as would the more luxurious brougham to the wealthy citizen of civilization.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading When they went to a party their primary object was enjoyment, and they generally contrived to obtain their desire at these gatherings.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading Such form of entertainment and dances were the chief winter amusement of these prairie-bred folks.
EUCHREnounUS /ˈjuːkər/
a card game similar to ecarte; each player is dealt 5 cards and the player making trump must take 3 tricks to win a hand
From this reading THE PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE PARTY The Mallings always had a good gathering at their card parties.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading There was little thought of display amongst the farmers of Manitoba.
your parents
From this reading Such form of entertainment and dances were the chief winter amusement of these prairie-bred folks.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Such form of entertainment and dances were the chief winter amusement of these prairie-bred folks.
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading A twenty-mile drive in a box-sleigh, clad in furs, buried beneath heavy fur robes, and reclining on a deep bedding of sweet-smelling hay, in lieu of seats, made the journey as comfortable to such people as would the more luxurious brougham to the wealthy citizen of civilization.
fursnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading A twenty-mile drive in a box-sleigh, clad in furs, buried beneath heavy fur robes, and reclining on a deep bedding of sweet-smelling hay, in lieu of seats, made the journey as comfortable to such people as would the more luxurious brougham to the wealthy citizen of civilization.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading THE PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE PARTY The Mallings always had a good gathering at their card parties.
gatheringsnounUS /ˈɡæðərɪŋz/
plural of “gathering” — a group of persons together in one place
From this reading When they went to a party their primary object was enjoyment, and they generally contrived to obtain their desire at these gatherings.
usually; as a rule
From this reading When they went to a party their primary object was enjoyment, and they generally contrived to obtain their desire at these gatherings.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE PARTY The Mallings always had a good gathering at their card parties.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE PARTY The Mallings always had a good gathering at their card parties.
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading A twenty-mile drive in a box-sleigh, clad in furs, buried beneath heavy fur robes, and reclining on a deep bedding of sweet-smelling hay, in lieu of seats, made the journey as comfortable to such people as would the more luxurious brougham to the wealthy citizen of civilization.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading A twenty-mile drive in a box-sleigh, clad in furs, buried beneath heavy fur robes, and reclining on a deep bedding of sweet-smelling hay, in lieu of seats, made the journey as comfortable to such people as would the more luxurious brougham to the wealthy citizen of civilization.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A twenty-mile drive in a box-sleigh, clad in furs, buried beneath heavy fur robes, and reclining on a deep bedding of sweet-smelling hay, in lieu of seats, made the journey as comfortable to such people as would the more luxurious brougham to the wealthy citizen of civilization.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading A twenty-mile drive in a box-sleigh, clad in furs, buried beneath heavy fur robes, and reclining on a deep bedding of sweet-smelling hay, in lieu of seats, made the journey as comfortable to such people as would the more luxurious brougham to the wealthy citizen of civilization.
lieunounUS /luː/
the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
From this reading A twenty-mile drive in a box-sleigh, clad in furs, buried beneath heavy fur robes, and reclining on a deep bedding of sweet-smelling hay, in lieu of seats, made the journey as comfortable to such people as would the more luxurious brougham to the wealthy citizen of civilization.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was little thought of display amongst the farmers of Manitoba.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading A twenty-mile drive in a box-sleigh, clad in furs, buried beneath heavy fur robes, and reclining on a deep bedding of sweet-smelling hay, in lieu of seats, made the journey as comfortable to such people as would the more luxurious brougham to the wealthy citizen of civilization.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A twenty-mile drive in a box-sleigh, clad in furs, buried beneath heavy fur robes, and reclining on a deep bedding of sweet-smelling hay, in lieu of seats, made the journey as comfortable to such people as would the more luxurious brougham to the wealthy citizen of civilization.
Mallings
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From this reading THE PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE PARTY The Mallings always had a good gathering at their card parties.
ManitobanounUS /ˌmænɪˈtoʊbə/
one of the three prairie provinces in central Canada
From this reading There was little thought of display amongst the farmers of Manitoba.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A twenty-mile drive in a box-sleigh, clad in furs, buried beneath heavy fur robes, and reclining on a deep bedding of sweet-smelling hay, in lieu of seats, made the journey as comfortable to such people as would the more luxurious brougham to the wealthy citizen of civilization.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading When they went to a party their primary object was enjoyment, and they generally contrived to obtain their desire at these gatherings.
come into possession of
From this reading When they went to a party their primary object was enjoyment, and they generally contrived to obtain their desire at these gatherings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Such form of entertainment and dances were the chief winter amusement of these prairie-bred folks.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A twenty-mile drive in a box-sleigh, clad in furs, buried beneath heavy fur robes, and reclining on a deep bedding of sweet-smelling hay, in lieu of seats, made the journey as comfortable to such people as would the more luxurious brougham to the wealthy citizen of civilization.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE PARTY The Mallings always had a good gathering at their card parties.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE PARTY The Mallings always had a good gathering at their card parties.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A twenty-mile drive in a box-sleigh, clad in furs, buried beneath heavy fur robes, and reclining on a deep bedding of sweet-smelling hay, in lieu of seats, made the journey as comfortable to such people as would the more luxurious brougham to the wealthy citizen of civilization.
prairie-bred
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From this reading Such form of entertainment and dances were the chief winter amusement of these prairie-bred folks.
primaryadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪmeri/
of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary
From this reading When they went to a party their primary object was enjoyment, and they generally contrived to obtain their desire at these gatherings.
PROGRESSIVEadjectiveUS /prəˈɡresɪv/
favoring or promoting progress
From this reading THE PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE PARTY The Mallings always had a good gathering at their card parties.
recliningnounUS /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position
From this reading A twenty-mile drive in a box-sleigh, clad in furs, buried beneath heavy fur robes, and reclining on a deep bedding of sweet-smelling hay, in lieu of seats, made the journey as comfortable to such people as would the more luxurious brougham to the wealthy citizen of civilization.
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading A twenty-mile drive in a box-sleigh, clad in furs, buried beneath heavy fur robes, and reclining on a deep bedding of sweet-smelling hay, in lieu of seats, made the journey as comfortable to such people as would the more luxurious brougham to the wealthy citizen of civilization.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading A twenty-mile drive in a box-sleigh, clad in furs, buried beneath heavy fur robes, and reclining on a deep bedding of sweet-smelling hay, in lieu of seats, made the journey as comfortable to such people as would the more luxurious brougham to the wealthy citizen of civilization.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such form of entertainment and dances were the chief winter amusement of these prairie-bred folks.
sweet-smellingadjective
having a natural fragrance
From this reading A twenty-mile drive in a box-sleigh, clad in furs, buried beneath heavy fur robes, and reclining on a deep bedding of sweet-smelling hay, in lieu of seats, made the journey as comfortable to such people as would the more luxurious brougham to the wealthy citizen of civilization.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE PARTY The Mallings always had a good gathering at their card parties.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE PARTY The Mallings always had a good gathering at their card parties.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was little thought of display amongst the farmers of Manitoba.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Such form of entertainment and dances were the chief winter amusement of these prairie-bred folks.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they went to a party their primary object was enjoyment, and they generally contrived to obtain their desire at these gatherings.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There was little thought of display amongst the farmers of Manitoba.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A twenty-mile drive in a box-sleigh, clad in furs, buried beneath heavy fur robes, and reclining on a deep bedding of sweet-smelling hay, in lieu of seats, made the journey as comfortable to such people as would the more luxurious brougham to the wealthy citizen of civilization.
twenty-mile
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From this reading A twenty-mile drive in a box-sleigh, clad in furs, buried beneath heavy fur robes, and reclining on a deep bedding of sweet-smelling hay, in lieu of seats, made the journey as comfortable to such people as would the more luxurious brougham to the wealthy citizen of civilization.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was little thought of display amongst the farmers of Manitoba.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading A twenty-mile drive in a box-sleigh, clad in furs, buried beneath heavy fur robes, and reclining on a deep bedding of sweet-smelling hay, in lieu of seats, made the journey as comfortable to such people as would the more luxurious brougham to the wealthy citizen of civilization.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When they went to a party their primary object was enjoyment, and they generally contrived to obtain their desire at these gatherings.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Such form of entertainment and dances were the chief winter amusement of these prairie-bred folks.
at the time that
From this reading When they went to a party their primary object was enjoyment, and they generally contrived to obtain their desire at these gatherings.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Such form of entertainment and dances were the chief winter amusement of these prairie-bred folks.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A twenty-mile drive in a box-sleigh, clad in furs, buried beneath heavy fur robes, and reclining on a deep bedding of sweet-smelling hay, in lieu of seats, made the journey as comfortable to such people as would the more luxurious brougham to the wealthy citizen of civilization.
