used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Every thing was so agreeably arranged--every body was so inclined to be amused, which constituted the charm of a party _al fresco_.
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading Some people were in the wrong place, assuredly, which might create a little uneasiness; but, considering the difficulty of selecting and arranging a large morning party, it had been admirably conducted.
agreeablyadverb
in an enjoyable manner
From this reading "Every thing was so agreeably arranged--every body was so inclined to be amused, which constituted the charm of a party _al fresco_.
alnounUS /æl/
a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite
From this reading "Every thing was so agreeably arranged--every body was so inclined to be amused, which constituted the charm of a party _al fresco_.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading "Every thing was so agreeably arranged--every body was so inclined to be amused, which constituted the charm of a party _al fresco_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Some people were in the wrong place, assuredly, which might create a little uneasiness; but, considering the difficulty of selecting and arranging a large morning party, it had been admirably conducted.
approbationnounUS /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/
official approval
From this reading Lady Wetheral spoke of the morning's entertainment with perfect approbation, as they drove home.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading "Every thing was so agreeably arranged--every body was so inclined to be amused, which constituted the charm of a party _al fresco_.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading Some people were in the wrong place, assuredly, which might create a little uneasiness; but, considering the difficulty of selecting and arranging a large morning party, it had been admirably conducted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lady Wetheral spoke of the morning's entertainment with perfect approbation, as they drove home.
assuredlyadverbUS /əˈʃʊrədli/
without a doubt
From this reading Some people were in the wrong place, assuredly, which might create a little uneasiness; but, considering the difficulty of selecting and arranging a large morning party, it had been admirably conducted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lord Farnborough, perhaps, was less disposed to consider himself at ease than the rest of the group; but circumstances did go a little '_à tort et à travers_' with poor Lord Farnborough.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Every thing was so agreeably arranged--every body was so inclined to be amused, which constituted the charm of a party _al fresco_.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Some people were in the wrong place, assuredly, which might create a little uneasiness; but, considering the difficulty of selecting and arranging a large morning party, it had been admirably conducted.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading "Every thing was so agreeably arranged--every body was so inclined to be amused, which constituted the charm of a party _al fresco_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lord Farnborough, perhaps, was less disposed to consider himself at ease than the rest of the group; but circumstances did go a little '_à tort et à travers_' with poor Lord Farnborough.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading There was a little too much vivacity in Captain Ponsonby's manner: he was rather too _empressé_--but Lord Farnborough displayed the man of fashion in every movement."
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading "Every thing was so agreeably arranged--every body was so inclined to be amused, which constituted the charm of a party _al fresco_.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Lord Farnborough, perhaps, was less disposed to consider himself at ease than the rest of the group; but circumstances did go a little '_à tort et à travers_' with poor Lord Farnborough.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Some people were in the wrong place, assuredly, which might create a little uneasiness; but, considering the difficulty of selecting and arranging a large morning party, it had been admirably conducted.
deem to be
From this reading Lord Farnborough, perhaps, was less disposed to consider himself at ease than the rest of the group; but circumstances did go a little '_à tort et à travers_' with poor Lord Farnborough.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading Some people were in the wrong place, assuredly, which might create a little uneasiness; but, considering the difficulty of selecting and arranging a large morning party, it had been admirably conducted.
constitutedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːtəd/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading "Every thing was so agreeably arranged--every body was so inclined to be amused, which constituted the charm of a party _al fresco_.
createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Some people were in the wrong place, assuredly, which might create a little uneasiness; but, considering the difficulty of selecting and arranging a large morning party, it had been admirably conducted.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Lord Farnborough, perhaps, was less disposed to consider himself at ease than the rest of the group; but circumstances did go a little '_à tort et à travers_' with poor Lord Farnborough.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Some people were in the wrong place, assuredly, which might create a little uneasiness; but, considering the difficulty of selecting and arranging a large morning party, it had been admirably conducted.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading There was a little too much vivacity in Captain Ponsonby's manner: he was rather too _empressé_--but Lord Farnborough displayed the man of fashion in every movement."
having made preparations
From this reading Lord Farnborough, perhaps, was less disposed to consider himself at ease than the rest of the group; but circumstances did go a little '_à tort et à travers_' with poor Lord Farnborough.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Lady Wetheral spoke of the morning's entertainment with perfect approbation, as they drove home.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Lord Farnborough, perhaps, was less disposed to consider himself at ease than the rest of the group; but circumstances did go a little '_à tort et à travers_' with poor Lord Farnborough.
empressé
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From this reading There was a little too much vivacity in Captain Ponsonby's manner: he was rather too _empressé_--but Lord Farnborough displayed the man of fashion in every movement."
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading Lady Wetheral spoke of the morning's entertainment with perfect approbation, as they drove home.
et
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From this reading Lord Farnborough, perhaps, was less disposed to consider himself at ease than the rest of the group; but circumstances did go a little '_à tort et à travers_' with poor Lord Farnborough.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "Every thing was so agreeably arranged--every body was so inclined to be amused, which constituted the charm of a party _al fresco_.
Farnborough
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From this reading Lord Farnborough, perhaps, was less disposed to consider himself at ease than the rest of the group; but circumstances did go a little '_à tort et à travers_' with poor Lord Farnborough.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There was a little too much vivacity in Captain Ponsonby's manner: he was rather too _empressé_--but Lord Farnborough displayed the man of fashion in every movement."
fresconounUS /ˈfreskoʊ/
a mural done with watercolors on wet plaster
From this reading "Every thing was so agreeably arranged--every body was so inclined to be amused, which constituted the charm of a party _al fresco_.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Lord Farnborough, perhaps, was less disposed to consider himself at ease than the rest of the group; but circumstances did go a little '_à tort et à travers_' with poor Lord Farnborough.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Lord Farnborough, perhaps, was less disposed to consider himself at ease than the rest of the group; but circumstances did go a little '_à tort et à travers_' with poor Lord Farnborough.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Some people were in the wrong place, assuredly, which might create a little uneasiness; but, considering the difficulty of selecting and arranging a large morning party, it had been admirably conducted.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was a little too much vivacity in Captain Ponsonby's manner: he was rather too _empressé_--but Lord Farnborough displayed the man of fashion in every movement."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Lord Farnborough, perhaps, was less disposed to consider himself at ease than the rest of the group; but circumstances did go a little '_à tort et à travers_' with poor Lord Farnborough.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Lady Wetheral spoke of the morning's entertainment with perfect approbation, as they drove home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some people were in the wrong place, assuredly, which might create a little uneasiness; but, considering the difficulty of selecting and arranging a large morning party, it had been admirably conducted.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading "Every thing was so agreeably arranged--every body was so inclined to be amused, which constituted the charm of a party _al fresco_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Some people were in the wrong place, assuredly, which might create a little uneasiness; but, considering the difficulty of selecting and arranging a large morning party, it had been admirably conducted.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Wetheral spoke of the morning's entertainment with perfect approbation, as they drove home.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Some people were in the wrong place, assuredly, which might create a little uneasiness; but, considering the difficulty of selecting and arranging a large morning party, it had been admirably conducted.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Lord Farnborough, perhaps, was less disposed to consider himself at ease than the rest of the group; but circumstances did go a little '_à tort et à travers_' with poor Lord Farnborough.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Lord Farnborough, perhaps, was less disposed to consider himself at ease than the rest of the group; but circumstances did go a little '_à tort et à travers_' with poor Lord Farnborough.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Farnborough, perhaps, was less disposed to consider himself at ease than the rest of the group; but circumstances did go a little '_à tort et à travers_' with poor Lord Farnborough.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There was a little too much vivacity in Captain Ponsonby's manner: he was rather too _empressé_--but Lord Farnborough displayed the man of fashion in every movement."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There was a little too much vivacity in Captain Ponsonby's manner: he was rather too _empressé_--but Lord Farnborough displayed the man of fashion in every movement."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Some people were in the wrong place, assuredly, which might create a little uneasiness; but, considering the difficulty of selecting and arranging a large morning party, it had been admirably conducted.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Some people were in the wrong place, assuredly, which might create a little uneasiness; but, considering the difficulty of selecting and arranging a large morning party, it had been admirably conducted.
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Lady Wetheral spoke of the morning's entertainment with perfect approbation, as they drove home.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading There was a little too much vivacity in Captain Ponsonby's manner: he was rather too _empressé_--but Lord Farnborough displayed the man of fashion in every movement."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There was a little too much vivacity in Captain Ponsonby's manner: he was rather too _empressé_--but Lord Farnborough displayed the man of fashion in every movement."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lady Wetheral spoke of the morning's entertainment with perfect approbation, as they drove home.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading "Every thing was so agreeably arranged--every body was so inclined to be amused, which constituted the charm of a party _al fresco_.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Some people were in the wrong place, assuredly, which might create a little uneasiness; but, considering the difficulty of selecting and arranging a large morning party, it had been admirably conducted.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Lady Wetheral spoke of the morning's entertainment with perfect approbation, as they drove home.
by chance
From this reading Lord Farnborough, perhaps, was less disposed to consider himself at ease than the rest of the group; but circumstances did go a little '_à tort et à travers_' with poor Lord Farnborough.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Some people were in the wrong place, assuredly, which might create a little uneasiness; but, considering the difficulty of selecting and arranging a large morning party, it had been admirably conducted.
Ponsonby's
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From this reading There was a little too much vivacity in Captain Ponsonby's manner: he was rather too _empressé_--but Lord Farnborough displayed the man of fashion in every movement."
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Lord Farnborough, perhaps, was less disposed to consider himself at ease than the rest of the group; but circumstances did go a little '_à tort et à travers_' with poor Lord Farnborough.
on the contrary
From this reading There was a little too much vivacity in Captain Ponsonby's manner: he was rather too _empressé_--but Lord Farnborough displayed the man of fashion in every movement."
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Lord Farnborough, perhaps, was less disposed to consider himself at ease than the rest of the group; but circumstances did go a little '_à tort et à travers_' with poor Lord Farnborough.
selectingverbUS /səˈlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Some people were in the wrong place, assuredly, which might create a little uneasiness; but, considering the difficulty of selecting and arranging a large morning party, it had been admirably conducted.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Every thing was so agreeably arranged--every body was so inclined to be amused, which constituted the charm of a party _al fresco_.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some people were in the wrong place, assuredly, which might create a little uneasiness; but, considering the difficulty of selecting and arranging a large morning party, it had been admirably conducted.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Lady Wetheral spoke of the morning's entertainment with perfect approbation, as they drove home.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Lord Farnborough, perhaps, was less disposed to consider himself at ease than the rest of the group; but circumstances did go a little '_à tort et à travers_' with poor Lord Farnborough.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lady Wetheral spoke of the morning's entertainment with perfect approbation, as they drove home.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a little too much vivacity in Captain Ponsonby's manner: he was rather too _empressé_--but Lord Farnborough displayed the man of fashion in every movement."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lady Wetheral spoke of the morning's entertainment with perfect approbation, as they drove home.
a special situation
From this reading "Every thing was so agreeably arranged--every body was so inclined to be amused, which constituted the charm of a party _al fresco_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Every thing was so agreeably arranged--every body was so inclined to be amused, which constituted the charm of a party _al fresco_.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading There was a little too much vivacity in Captain Ponsonby's manner: he was rather too _empressé_--but Lord Farnborough displayed the man of fashion in every movement."
tortnounUS /tɔːrt/
(law) any wrongdoing for which an action for damages may be brought
From this reading Lord Farnborough, perhaps, was less disposed to consider himself at ease than the rest of the group; but circumstances did go a little '_à tort et à travers_' with poor Lord Farnborough.
travers
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From this reading Lord Farnborough, perhaps, was less disposed to consider himself at ease than the rest of the group; but circumstances did go a little '_à tort et à travers_' with poor Lord Farnborough.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading Some people were in the wrong place, assuredly, which might create a little uneasiness; but, considering the difficulty of selecting and arranging a large morning party, it had been admirably conducted.
vivacitynoun
characterized by high spirits and animation
From this reading There was a little too much vivacity in Captain Ponsonby's manner: he was rather too _empressé_--but Lord Farnborough displayed the man of fashion in every movement."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Every thing was so agreeably arranged--every body was so inclined to be amused, which constituted the charm of a party _al fresco_.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some people were in the wrong place, assuredly, which might create a little uneasiness; but, considering the difficulty of selecting and arranging a large morning party, it had been admirably conducted.
Wetheral
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From this reading Lady Wetheral spoke of the morning's entertainment with perfect approbation, as they drove home.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Every thing was so agreeably arranged--every body was so inclined to be amused, which constituted the charm of a party _al fresco_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lady Wetheral spoke of the morning's entertainment with perfect approbation, as they drove home.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Some people were in the wrong place, assuredly, which might create a little uneasiness; but, considering the difficulty of selecting and arranging a large morning party, it had been admirably conducted.
à
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From this reading Lord Farnborough, perhaps, was less disposed to consider himself at ease than the rest of the group; but circumstances did go a little '_à tort et à travers_' with poor Lord Farnborough.
