used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One moment she and Florence were strolling in a leisurely manner down the center of State Street; the next they were surrounded, completely engulfed and carried whither they knew not by a vast, restless, roaring, surging sea of humanity.
a-plenty
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From this reading In spite of the fact that the Opera House was dark on the following night, adventure came to Petite Jeanne, adventure and excitement a-plenty.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading For many days they had read accounts of a great autumn festival that was to occur on this night.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading In spite of the fact that the Opera House was dark on the following night, adventure came to Petite Jeanne, adventure and excitement a-plenty.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It came like the sudden rush of an ocean's wave.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In spite of the fact that the Opera House was dark on the following night, adventure came to Petite Jeanne, adventure and excitement a-plenty.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Having never witnessed such a fete, save in her native land, Petite Jeanne had been eager to attend.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading For many days they had read accounts of a great autumn festival that was to occur on this night.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Having never witnessed such a fete, save in her native land, Petite Jeanne had been eager to attend.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One moment she and Florence were strolling in a leisurely manner down the center of State Street; the next they were surrounded, completely engulfed and carried whither they knew not by a vast, restless, roaring, surging sea of humanity.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In spite of the fact that the Opera House was dark on the following night, adventure came to Petite Jeanne, adventure and excitement a-plenty.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading One moment she and Florence were strolling in a leisurely manner down the center of State Street; the next they were surrounded, completely engulfed and carried whither they knew not by a vast, restless, roaring, surging sea of humanity.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading One moment she and Florence were strolling in a leisurely manner down the center of State Street; the next they were surrounded, completely engulfed and carried whither they knew not by a vast, restless, roaring, surging sea of humanity.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading One moment she and Florence were strolling in a leisurely manner down the center of State Street; the next they were surrounded, completely engulfed and carried whither they knew not by a vast, restless, roaring, surging sea of humanity.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading In spite of the fact that the Opera House was dark on the following night, adventure came to Petite Jeanne, adventure and excitement a-plenty.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For many days they had read accounts of a great autumn festival that was to occur on this night.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading One moment she and Florence were strolling in a leisurely manner down the center of State Street; the next they were surrounded, completely engulfed and carried whither they knew not by a vast, restless, roaring, surging sea of humanity.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Having never witnessed such a fete, save in her native land, Petite Jeanne had been eager to attend.
engulfedverbUS /ɪnˈɡʌlft/
past form of “engulf” — devote (oneself) fully to
From this reading One moment she and Florence were strolling in a leisurely manner down the center of State Street; the next they were surrounded, completely engulfed and carried whither they knew not by a vast, restless, roaring, surging sea of humanity.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading In spite of the fact that the Opera House was dark on the following night, adventure came to Petite Jeanne, adventure and excitement a-plenty.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In spite of the fact that the Opera House was dark on the following night, adventure came to Petite Jeanne, adventure and excitement a-plenty.
festivalnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading For many days they had read accounts of a great autumn festival that was to occur on this night.
feteverbUS /feɪt/
have a celebration
From this reading Having never witnessed such a fete, save in her native land, Petite Jeanne had been eager to attend.
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading One moment she and Florence were strolling in a leisurely manner down the center of State Street; the next they were surrounded, completely engulfed and carried whither they knew not by a vast, restless, roaring, surging sea of humanity.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading In spite of the fact that the Opera House was dark on the following night, adventure came to Petite Jeanne, adventure and excitement a-plenty.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For many days they had read accounts of a great autumn festival that was to occur on this night.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading For many days they had read accounts of a great autumn festival that was to occur on this night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For many days they had read accounts of a great autumn festival that was to occur on this night.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having never witnessed such a fete, save in her native land, Petite Jeanne had been eager to attend.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Having never witnessed such a fete, save in her native land, Petite Jeanne had been eager to attend.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In spite of the fact that the Opera House was dark on the following night, adventure came to Petite Jeanne, adventure and excitement a-plenty.
the quality of being humane
From this reading One moment she and Florence were strolling in a leisurely manner down the center of State Street; the next they were surrounded, completely engulfed and carried whither they knew not by a vast, restless, roaring, surging sea of humanity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of the fact that the Opera House was dark on the following night, adventure came to Petite Jeanne, adventure and excitement a-plenty.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It came like the sudden rush of an ocean's wave.
Jeanne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In spite of the fact that the Opera House was dark on the following night, adventure came to Petite Jeanne, adventure and excitement a-plenty.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading One moment she and Florence were strolling in a leisurely manner down the center of State Street; the next they were surrounded, completely engulfed and carried whither they knew not by a vast, restless, roaring, surging sea of humanity.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Having never witnessed such a fete, save in her native land, Petite Jeanne had been eager to attend.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading One moment she and Florence were strolling in a leisurely manner down the center of State Street; the next they were surrounded, completely engulfed and carried whither they knew not by a vast, restless, roaring, surging sea of humanity.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It came like the sudden rush of an ocean's wave.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading One moment she and Florence were strolling in a leisurely manner down the center of State Street; the next they were surrounded, completely engulfed and carried whither they knew not by a vast, restless, roaring, surging sea of humanity.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading For many days they had read accounts of a great autumn festival that was to occur on this night.
a particular point in time
From this reading One moment she and Florence were strolling in a leisurely manner down the center of State Street; the next they were surrounded, completely engulfed and carried whither they knew not by a vast, restless, roaring, surging sea of humanity.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Having never witnessed such a fete, save in her native land, Petite Jeanne had been eager to attend.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Having never witnessed such a fete, save in her native land, Petite Jeanne had been eager to attend.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading One moment she and Florence were strolling in a leisurely manner down the center of State Street; the next they were surrounded, completely engulfed and carried whither they knew not by a vast, restless, roaring, surging sea of humanity.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading In spite of the fact that the Opera House was dark on the following night, adventure came to Petite Jeanne, adventure and excitement a-plenty.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One moment she and Florence were strolling in a leisurely manner down the center of State Street; the next they were surrounded, completely engulfed and carried whither they knew not by a vast, restless, roaring, surging sea of humanity.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading For many days they had read accounts of a great autumn festival that was to occur on this night.
ocean'snounUS /ˈoʊʃənz/
possessive form of “ocean” — a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading It came like the sudden rush of an ocean's wave.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In spite of the fact that the Opera House was dark on the following night, adventure came to Petite Jeanne, adventure and excitement a-plenty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In spite of the fact that the Opera House was dark on the following night, adventure came to Petite Jeanne, adventure and excitement a-plenty.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One moment she and Florence were strolling in a leisurely manner down the center of State Street; the next they were surrounded, completely engulfed and carried whither they knew not by a vast, restless, roaring, surging sea of humanity.
OperanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading In spite of the fact that the Opera House was dark on the following night, adventure came to Petite Jeanne, adventure and excitement a-plenty.
PetiteadjectiveUS /pəˈtiːt/
very small
From this reading In spite of the fact that the Opera House was dark on the following night, adventure came to Petite Jeanne, adventure and excitement a-plenty.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading For many days they had read accounts of a great autumn festival that was to occur on this night.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading One moment she and Florence were strolling in a leisurely manner down the center of State Street; the next they were surrounded, completely engulfed and carried whither they knew not by a vast, restless, roaring, surging sea of humanity.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading One moment she and Florence were strolling in a leisurely manner down the center of State Street; the next they were surrounded, completely engulfed and carried whither they knew not by a vast, restless, roaring, surging sea of humanity.
move hurridly
From this reading It came like the sudden rush of an ocean's wave.
except for; apart from
From this reading Having never witnessed such a fete, save in her native land, Petite Jeanne had been eager to attend.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading One moment she and Florence were strolling in a leisurely manner down the center of State Street; the next they were surrounded, completely engulfed and carried whither they knew not by a vast, restless, roaring, surging sea of humanity.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One moment she and Florence were strolling in a leisurely manner down the center of State Street; the next they were surrounded, completely engulfed and carried whither they knew not by a vast, restless, roaring, surging sea of humanity.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of the fact that the Opera House was dark on the following night, adventure came to Petite Jeanne, adventure and excitement a-plenty.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading One moment she and Florence were strolling in a leisurely manner down the center of State Street; the next they were surrounded, completely engulfed and carried whither they knew not by a vast, restless, roaring, surging sea of humanity.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading One moment she and Florence were strolling in a leisurely manner down the center of State Street; the next they were surrounded, completely engulfed and carried whither they knew not by a vast, restless, roaring, surging sea of humanity.
strollingverbUS /ˈstroʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading One moment she and Florence were strolling in a leisurely manner down the center of State Street; the next they were surrounded, completely engulfed and carried whither they knew not by a vast, restless, roaring, surging sea of humanity.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Having never witnessed such a fete, save in her native land, Petite Jeanne had been eager to attend.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading It came like the sudden rush of an ocean's wave.
surgingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrdʒɪŋ/
characterized by great swelling waves or surges
From this reading One moment she and Florence were strolling in a leisurely manner down the center of State Street; the next they were surrounded, completely engulfed and carried whither they knew not by a vast, restless, roaring, surging sea of humanity.
confined on all sides
From this reading One moment she and Florence were strolling in a leisurely manner down the center of State Street; the next they were surrounded, completely engulfed and carried whither they knew not by a vast, restless, roaring, surging sea of humanity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In spite of the fact that the Opera House was dark on the following night, adventure came to Petite Jeanne, adventure and excitement a-plenty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In spite of the fact that the Opera House was dark on the following night, adventure came to Petite Jeanne, adventure and excitement a-plenty.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One moment she and Florence were strolling in a leisurely manner down the center of State Street; the next they were surrounded, completely engulfed and carried whither they knew not by a vast, restless, roaring, surging sea of humanity.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For many days they had read accounts of a great autumn festival that was to occur on this night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In spite of the fact that the Opera House was dark on the following night, adventure came to Petite Jeanne, adventure and excitement a-plenty.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading One moment she and Florence were strolling in a leisurely manner down the center of State Street; the next they were surrounded, completely engulfed and carried whither they knew not by a vast, restless, roaring, surging sea of humanity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In spite of the fact that the Opera House was dark on the following night, adventure came to Petite Jeanne, adventure and excitement a-plenty.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading It came like the sudden rush of an ocean's wave.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One moment she and Florence were strolling in a leisurely manner down the center of State Street; the next they were surrounded, completely engulfed and carried whither they knew not by a vast, restless, roaring, surging sea of humanity.
whitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading One moment she and Florence were strolling in a leisurely manner down the center of State Street; the next they were surrounded, completely engulfed and carried whither they knew not by a vast, restless, roaring, surging sea of humanity.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading Having never witnessed such a fete, save in her native land, Petite Jeanne had been eager to attend.
