used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was the usual round of amusements--dinner-parties, amateur concerts, races, flower-shows, excursions to every point of interest within a day's drive, a military ball at the garrison-town twenty miles off, perennial croquet, and gossip, and afternoon tea-drinking in arbours or marquees in the gardens, and unlimited flirtation.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About that one point there could be no shadow of doubt.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading There was the usual round of amusements--dinner-parties, amateur concerts, races, flower-shows, excursions to every point of interest within a day's drive, a military ball at the garrison-town twenty miles off, perennial croquet, and gossip, and afternoon tea-drinking in arbours or marquees in the gardens, and unlimited flirtation.
amateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading There was the usual round of amusements--dinner-parties, amateur concerts, races, flower-shows, excursions to every point of interest within a day's drive, a military ball at the garrison-town twenty miles off, perennial croquet, and gossip, and afternoon tea-drinking in arbours or marquees in the gardens, and unlimited flirtation.
amusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading There was the usual round of amusements--dinner-parties, amateur concerts, races, flower-shows, excursions to every point of interest within a day's drive, a military ball at the garrison-town twenty miles off, perennial croquet, and gossip, and afternoon tea-drinking in arbours or marquees in the gardens, and unlimited flirtation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was the usual round of amusements--dinner-parties, amateur concerts, races, flower-shows, excursions to every point of interest within a day's drive, a military ball at the garrison-town twenty miles off, perennial croquet, and gossip, and afternoon tea-drinking in arbours or marquees in the gardens, and unlimited flirtation.
arbours
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From this reading There was the usual round of amusements--dinner-parties, amateur concerts, races, flower-shows, excursions to every point of interest within a day's drive, a military ball at the garrison-town twenty miles off, perennial croquet, and gossip, and afternoon tea-drinking in arbours or marquees in the gardens, and unlimited flirtation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Life was very pleasant at Hale Castle.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading There was the usual round of amusements--dinner-parties, amateur concerts, races, flower-shows, excursions to every point of interest within a day's drive, a military ball at the garrison-town twenty miles off, perennial croquet, and gossip, and afternoon tea-drinking in arbours or marquees in the gardens, and unlimited flirtation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading About that one point there could be no shadow of doubt.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Clarissa wondered at the brightness of her new existence; began to wonder vaguely by-and-by what it was that made it seem brighter every day.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Clarissa wondered at the brightness of her new existence; began to wonder vaguely by-and-by what it was that made it seem brighter every day.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading Clarissa wondered at the brightness of her new existence; began to wonder vaguely by-and-by what it was that made it seem brighter every day.
by-and-bynoun
an indefinite time in the future
From this reading Clarissa wondered at the brightness of her new existence; began to wonder vaguely by-and-by what it was that made it seem brighter every day.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Life was very pleasant at Hale Castle.
Clarissa
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From this reading Clarissa wondered at the brightness of her new existence; began to wonder vaguely by-and-by what it was that made it seem brighter every day.
concertsnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərts/
plural of “concert” — a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading There was the usual round of amusements--dinner-parties, amateur concerts, races, flower-shows, excursions to every point of interest within a day's drive, a military ball at the garrison-town twenty miles off, perennial croquet, and gossip, and afternoon tea-drinking in arbours or marquees in the gardens, and unlimited flirtation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading About that one point there could be no shadow of doubt.
croquetverbUS /kroʊˈkeɪ/
drive away by hitting with one's ball
From this reading There was the usual round of amusements--dinner-parties, amateur concerts, races, flower-shows, excursions to every point of interest within a day's drive, a military ball at the garrison-town twenty miles off, perennial croquet, and gossip, and afternoon tea-drinking in arbours or marquees in the gardens, and unlimited flirtation.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading DANGEROUS GROUND.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Clarissa wondered at the brightness of her new existence; began to wonder vaguely by-and-by what it was that made it seem brighter every day.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading There was the usual round of amusements--dinner-parties, amateur concerts, races, flower-shows, excursions to every point of interest within a day's drive, a military ball at the garrison-town twenty miles off, perennial croquet, and gossip, and afternoon tea-drinking in arbours or marquees in the gardens, and unlimited flirtation.
dinner-parties
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From this reading There was the usual round of amusements--dinner-parties, amateur concerts, races, flower-shows, excursions to every point of interest within a day's drive, a military ball at the garrison-town twenty miles off, perennial croquet, and gossip, and afternoon tea-drinking in arbours or marquees in the gardens, and unlimited flirtation.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading About that one point there could be no shadow of doubt.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading There was the usual round of amusements--dinner-parties, amateur concerts, races, flower-shows, excursions to every point of interest within a day's drive, a military ball at the garrison-town twenty miles off, perennial croquet, and gossip, and afternoon tea-drinking in arbours or marquees in the gardens, and unlimited flirtation.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Clarissa wondered at the brightness of her new existence; began to wonder vaguely by-and-by what it was that made it seem brighter every day.
excursionsnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading There was the usual round of amusements--dinner-parties, amateur concerts, races, flower-shows, excursions to every point of interest within a day's drive, a military ball at the garrison-town twenty miles off, perennial croquet, and gossip, and afternoon tea-drinking in arbours or marquees in the gardens, and unlimited flirtation.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Clarissa wondered at the brightness of her new existence; began to wonder vaguely by-and-by what it was that made it seem brighter every day.
flirtationnounUS /flərˈteɪʃən/
playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
From this reading There was the usual round of amusements--dinner-parties, amateur concerts, races, flower-shows, excursions to every point of interest within a day's drive, a military ball at the garrison-town twenty miles off, perennial croquet, and gossip, and afternoon tea-drinking in arbours or marquees in the gardens, and unlimited flirtation.
flower-shows
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From this reading There was the usual round of amusements--dinner-parties, amateur concerts, races, flower-shows, excursions to every point of interest within a day's drive, a military ball at the garrison-town twenty miles off, perennial croquet, and gossip, and afternoon tea-drinking in arbours or marquees in the gardens, and unlimited flirtation.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading There was the usual round of amusements--dinner-parties, amateur concerts, races, flower-shows, excursions to every point of interest within a day's drive, a military ball at the garrison-town twenty miles off, perennial croquet, and gossip, and afternoon tea-drinking in arbours or marquees in the gardens, and unlimited flirtation.
garrison-town
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From this reading There was the usual round of amusements--dinner-parties, amateur concerts, races, flower-shows, excursions to every point of interest within a day's drive, a military ball at the garrison-town twenty miles off, perennial croquet, and gossip, and afternoon tea-drinking in arbours or marquees in the gardens, and unlimited flirtation.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading There was the usual round of amusements--dinner-parties, amateur concerts, races, flower-shows, excursions to every point of interest within a day's drive, a military ball at the garrison-town twenty miles off, perennial croquet, and gossip, and afternoon tea-drinking in arbours or marquees in the gardens, and unlimited flirtation.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading DANGEROUS GROUND.
HalenounUS /heɪl/
a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)
From this reading Life was very pleasant at Hale Castle.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Clarissa wondered at the brightness of her new existence; began to wonder vaguely by-and-by what it was that made it seem brighter every day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was the usual round of amusements--dinner-parties, amateur concerts, races, flower-shows, excursions to every point of interest within a day's drive, a military ball at the garrison-town twenty miles off, perennial croquet, and gossip, and afternoon tea-drinking in arbours or marquees in the gardens, and unlimited flirtation.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading There was the usual round of amusements--dinner-parties, amateur concerts, races, flower-shows, excursions to every point of interest within a day's drive, a military ball at the garrison-town twenty miles off, perennial croquet, and gossip, and afternoon tea-drinking in arbours or marquees in the gardens, and unlimited flirtation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Clarissa wondered at the brightness of her new existence; began to wonder vaguely by-and-by what it was that made it seem brighter every day.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Life was very pleasant at Hale Castle.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Clarissa wondered at the brightness of her new existence; began to wonder vaguely by-and-by what it was that made it seem brighter every day.
marquees
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From this reading There was the usual round of amusements--dinner-parties, amateur concerts, races, flower-shows, excursions to every point of interest within a day's drive, a military ball at the garrison-town twenty miles off, perennial croquet, and gossip, and afternoon tea-drinking in arbours or marquees in the gardens, and unlimited flirtation.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading There was the usual round of amusements--dinner-parties, amateur concerts, races, flower-shows, excursions to every point of interest within a day's drive, a military ball at the garrison-town twenty miles off, perennial croquet, and gossip, and afternoon tea-drinking in arbours or marquees in the gardens, and unlimited flirtation.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading There was the usual round of amusements--dinner-parties, amateur concerts, races, flower-shows, excursions to every point of interest within a day's drive, a military ball at the garrison-town twenty miles off, perennial croquet, and gossip, and afternoon tea-drinking in arbours or marquees in the gardens, and unlimited flirtation.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Clarissa wondered at the brightness of her new existence; began to wonder vaguely by-and-by what it was that made it seem brighter every day.
not any; not one
From this reading About that one point there could be no shadow of doubt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading About that one point there could be no shadow of doubt.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There was the usual round of amusements--dinner-parties, amateur concerts, races, flower-shows, excursions to every point of interest within a day's drive, a military ball at the garrison-town twenty miles off, perennial croquet, and gossip, and afternoon tea-drinking in arbours or marquees in the gardens, and unlimited flirtation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading About that one point there could be no shadow of doubt.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was the usual round of amusements--dinner-parties, amateur concerts, races, flower-shows, excursions to every point of interest within a day's drive, a military ball at the garrison-town twenty miles off, perennial croquet, and gossip, and afternoon tea-drinking in arbours or marquees in the gardens, and unlimited flirtation.
perennialadjectiveUS /pərˈeniəl/
lasting three seasons or more
From this reading There was the usual round of amusements--dinner-parties, amateur concerts, races, flower-shows, excursions to every point of interest within a day's drive, a military ball at the garrison-town twenty miles off, perennial croquet, and gossip, and afternoon tea-drinking in arbours or marquees in the gardens, and unlimited flirtation.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Life was very pleasant at Hale Castle.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading About that one point there could be no shadow of doubt.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading There was the usual round of amusements--dinner-parties, amateur concerts, races, flower-shows, excursions to every point of interest within a day's drive, a military ball at the garrison-town twenty miles off, perennial croquet, and gossip, and afternoon tea-drinking in arbours or marquees in the gardens, and unlimited flirtation.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading There was the usual round of amusements--dinner-parties, amateur concerts, races, flower-shows, excursions to every point of interest within a day's drive, a military ball at the garrison-town twenty miles off, perennial croquet, and gossip, and afternoon tea-drinking in arbours or marquees in the gardens, and unlimited flirtation.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Clarissa wondered at the brightness of her new existence; began to wonder vaguely by-and-by what it was that made it seem brighter every day.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading About that one point there could be no shadow of doubt.
tea-drinking
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From this reading There was the usual round of amusements--dinner-parties, amateur concerts, races, flower-shows, excursions to every point of interest within a day's drive, a military ball at the garrison-town twenty miles off, perennial croquet, and gossip, and afternoon tea-drinking in arbours or marquees in the gardens, and unlimited flirtation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading About that one point there could be no shadow of doubt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Clarissa wondered at the brightness of her new existence; began to wonder vaguely by-and-by what it was that made it seem brighter every day.
in or at that place or location
From this reading About that one point there could be no shadow of doubt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Clarissa wondered at the brightness of her new existence; began to wonder vaguely by-and-by what it was that made it seem brighter every day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading There was the usual round of amusements--dinner-parties, amateur concerts, races, flower-shows, excursions to every point of interest within a day's drive, a military ball at the garrison-town twenty miles off, perennial croquet, and gossip, and afternoon tea-drinking in arbours or marquees in the gardens, and unlimited flirtation.
unlimitedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɪmətɪd/
having no limits in range or scope
From this reading There was the usual round of amusements--dinner-parties, amateur concerts, races, flower-shows, excursions to every point of interest within a day's drive, a military ball at the garrison-town twenty miles off, perennial croquet, and gossip, and afternoon tea-drinking in arbours or marquees in the gardens, and unlimited flirtation.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading There was the usual round of amusements--dinner-parties, amateur concerts, races, flower-shows, excursions to every point of interest within a day's drive, a military ball at the garrison-town twenty miles off, perennial croquet, and gossip, and afternoon tea-drinking in arbours or marquees in the gardens, and unlimited flirtation.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading Clarissa wondered at the brightness of her new existence; began to wonder vaguely by-and-by what it was that made it seem brighter every day.
precisely as stated
From this reading Life was very pleasant at Hale Castle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Life was very pleasant at Hale Castle.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Clarissa wondered at the brightness of her new existence; began to wonder vaguely by-and-by what it was that made it seem brighter every day.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading There was the usual round of amusements--dinner-parties, amateur concerts, races, flower-shows, excursions to every point of interest within a day's drive, a military ball at the garrison-town twenty miles off, perennial croquet, and gossip, and afternoon tea-drinking in arbours or marquees in the gardens, and unlimited flirtation.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Clarissa wondered at the brightness of her new existence; began to wonder vaguely by-and-by what it was that made it seem brighter every day.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Clarissa wondered at the brightness of her new existence; began to wonder vaguely by-and-by what it was that made it seem brighter every day.
