used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A flood of light blazed from the hall, and was reflected on the pavement outside, and on the colours of the flowering plants just within the entrance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A flood of light blazed from the hall, and was reflected on the pavement outside, and on the colours of the flowering plants just within the entrance.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Mr. Peter Castlemaine and Miss Castlemaine gave a dance that night; and it was the custom to open the door early, and keep it open, for the arrival of the expected guests.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading THE BALL.
banker'snounUS /ˈbæŋkərz/
possessive form of “banker” — a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading Lights gleamed from the rooms of the banker's house in Stilborough.
blazedverbUS /bleɪzd/
past form of “blaze” — shine brightly and intensively
From this reading A flood of light blazed from the hall, and was reflected on the pavement outside, and on the colours of the flowering plants just within the entrance.
Castlemaine
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From this reading Mr. Peter Castlemaine and Miss Castlemaine gave a dance that night; and it was the custom to open the door early, and keep it open, for the arrival of the expected guests.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading A flood of light blazed from the hall, and was reflected on the pavement outside, and on the colours of the flowering plants just within the entrance.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading Mr. Peter Castlemaine and Miss Castlemaine gave a dance that night; and it was the custom to open the door early, and keep it open, for the arrival of the expected guests.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Mr. Peter Castlemaine and Miss Castlemaine gave a dance that night; and it was the custom to open the door early, and keep it open, for the arrival of the expected guests.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Mr. Peter Castlemaine and Miss Castlemaine gave a dance that night; and it was the custom to open the door early, and keep it open, for the arrival of the expected guests.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Mr. Peter Castlemaine and Miss Castlemaine gave a dance that night; and it was the custom to open the door early, and keep it open, for the arrival of the expected guests.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading A flood of light blazed from the hall, and was reflected on the pavement outside, and on the colours of the flowering plants just within the entrance.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Mr. Peter Castlemaine and Miss Castlemaine gave a dance that night; and it was the custom to open the door early, and keep it open, for the arrival of the expected guests.
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading A flood of light blazed from the hall, and was reflected on the pavement outside, and on the colours of the flowering plants just within the entrance.
floweringnounUS /ˈflaʊərɪŋ/
the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
From this reading A flood of light blazed from the hall, and was reflected on the pavement outside, and on the colours of the flowering plants just within the entrance.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The reception-rooms were in readiness, and gay with their wax lights and flowers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Peter Castlemaine and Miss Castlemaine gave a dance that night; and it was the custom to open the door early, and keep it open, for the arrival of the expected guests.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Lights gleamed from the rooms of the banker's house in Stilborough.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mr. Peter Castlemaine and Miss Castlemaine gave a dance that night; and it was the custom to open the door early, and keep it open, for the arrival of the expected guests.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The reception-rooms were in readiness, and gay with their wax lights and flowers.
gleamedverbUS /ɡliːmd/
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading Lights gleamed from the rooms of the banker's house in Stilborough.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Mr. Peter Castlemaine and Miss Castlemaine gave a dance that night; and it was the custom to open the door early, and keep it open, for the arrival of the expected guests.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading A flood of light blazed from the hall, and was reflected on the pavement outside, and on the colours of the flowering plants just within the entrance.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Lights gleamed from the rooms of the banker's house in Stilborough.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lights gleamed from the rooms of the banker's house in Stilborough.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Peter Castlemaine and Miss Castlemaine gave a dance that night; and it was the custom to open the door early, and keep it open, for the arrival of the expected guests.
and nothing more
From this reading A flood of light blazed from the hall, and was reflected on the pavement outside, and on the colours of the flowering plants just within the entrance.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Mr. Peter Castlemaine and Miss Castlemaine gave a dance that night; and it was the custom to open the door early, and keep it open, for the arrival of the expected guests.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A flood of light blazed from the hall, and was reflected on the pavement outside, and on the colours of the flowering plants just within the entrance.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Lights gleamed from the rooms of the banker's house in Stilborough.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Mr. Peter Castlemaine and Miss Castlemaine gave a dance that night; and it was the custom to open the door early, and keep it open, for the arrival of the expected guests.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Peter Castlemaine and Miss Castlemaine gave a dance that night; and it was the custom to open the door early, and keep it open, for the arrival of the expected guests.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Mr. Peter Castlemaine and Miss Castlemaine gave a dance that night; and it was the custom to open the door early, and keep it open, for the arrival of the expected guests.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lights gleamed from the rooms of the banker's house in Stilborough.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A flood of light blazed from the hall, and was reflected on the pavement outside, and on the colours of the flowering plants just within the entrance.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Mr. Peter Castlemaine and Miss Castlemaine gave a dance that night; and it was the custom to open the door early, and keep it open, for the arrival of the expected guests.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading A flood of light blazed from the hall, and was reflected on the pavement outside, and on the colours of the flowering plants just within the entrance.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading A flood of light blazed from the hall, and was reflected on the pavement outside, and on the colours of the flowering plants just within the entrance.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Mr. Peter Castlemaine and Miss Castlemaine gave a dance that night; and it was the custom to open the door early, and keep it open, for the arrival of the expected guests.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading A flood of light blazed from the hall, and was reflected on the pavement outside, and on the colours of the flowering plants just within the entrance.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading The reception-rooms were in readiness, and gay with their wax lights and flowers.
reception-rooms
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From this reading The reception-rooms were in readiness, and gay with their wax lights and flowers.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading A flood of light blazed from the hall, and was reflected on the pavement outside, and on the colours of the flowering plants just within the entrance.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Lights gleamed from the rooms of the banker's house in Stilborough.
Stilborough
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From this reading Lights gleamed from the rooms of the banker's house in Stilborough.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Peter Castlemaine and Miss Castlemaine gave a dance that night; and it was the custom to open the door early, and keep it open, for the arrival of the expected guests.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BALL.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The reception-rooms were in readiness, and gay with their wax lights and flowers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Peter Castlemaine and Miss Castlemaine gave a dance that night; and it was the custom to open the door early, and keep it open, for the arrival of the expected guests.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A flood of light blazed from the hall, and was reflected on the pavement outside, and on the colours of the flowering plants just within the entrance.
waxverbUS /wæks/
cover with wax
From this reading The reception-rooms were in readiness, and gay with their wax lights and flowers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The reception-rooms were in readiness, and gay with their wax lights and flowers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The reception-rooms were in readiness, and gay with their wax lights and flowers.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A flood of light blazed from the hall, and was reflected on the pavement outside, and on the colours of the flowering plants just within the entrance.
