used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A string of glowing lanterns festooned the piazza of the Campbell villa, while within the warm reflection of wood fires and shaded lamps made each window a square of hospitable brightness.
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading Splendid bunches of scarlet maple leaves and chrysanthemums of amazing size and beauty filled the vases and jars.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A string of glowing lanterns festooned the piazza of the Campbell villa, while within the warm reflection of wood fires and shaded lamps made each window a square of hospitable brightness.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The Motor Maids, dressed in their very best party frocks, had gathered in the drawing-room early before the arrival of the three guests.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Splendid bunches of scarlet maple leaves and chrysanthemums of amazing size and beauty filled the vases and jars.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Motor Maids, dressed in their very best party frocks, had gathered in the drawing-room early before the arrival of the three guests.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The Motor Maids, dressed in their very best party frocks, had gathered in the drawing-room early before the arrival of the three guests.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading The house inside was a blaze of color.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading A string of glowing lanterns festooned the piazza of the Campbell villa, while within the warm reflection of wood fires and shaded lamps made each window a square of hospitable brightness.
bunchesnounUS /ˈbʌntʃəz/
plural of “bunch” — a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading Splendid bunches of scarlet maple leaves and chrysanthemums of amazing size and beauty filled the vases and jars.
CampbellnounUS /ˈkæmbəl/
United States mythologist (1904-1987)
From this reading A string of glowing lanterns festooned the piazza of the Campbell villa, while within the warm reflection of wood fires and shaded lamps made each window a square of hospitable brightness.
chrysanthemumsnounUS /krɪˈsænθəməmz/
plural of “chrysanthemum” — the flower of a chrysanthemum plant
From this reading Splendid bunches of scarlet maple leaves and chrysanthemums of amazing size and beauty filled the vases and jars.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading The house inside was a blaze of color.
drawing-room
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From this reading The Motor Maids, dressed in their very best party frocks, had gathered in the drawing-room early before the arrival of the three guests.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading The Motor Maids, dressed in their very best party frocks, had gathered in the drawing-room early before the arrival of the three guests.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A string of glowing lanterns festooned the piazza of the Campbell villa, while within the warm reflection of wood fires and shaded lamps made each window a square of hospitable brightness.
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 The Motor Maids, dressed in their very best party frocks, had gathered in the drawing-room early before the arrival of the three guests.
festoonedverbUS /ˌfeˈstuːnd/
past form of “festoon” — decorate with strings of flowers
From this reading A string of glowing lanterns festooned the piazza of the Campbell villa, while within the warm reflection of wood fires and shaded lamps made each window a square of hospitable brightness.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Splendid bunches of scarlet maple leaves and chrysanthemums of amazing size and beauty filled the vases and jars.
firesnounUS /ˈfaɪərz/
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading A string of glowing lanterns festooned the piazza of the Campbell villa, while within the warm reflection of wood fires and shaded lamps made each window a square of hospitable brightness.
frocksnounUS /frɑːks/
plural of “frock” — a long, loose outer garment
From this reading The Motor Maids, dressed in their very best party frocks, had gathered in the drawing-room early before the arrival of the three guests.
brought together in one place
From this reading The Motor Maids, dressed in their very best party frocks, had gathered in the drawing-room early before the arrival of the three guests.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading A string of glowing lanterns festooned the piazza of the Campbell villa, while within the warm reflection of wood fires and shaded lamps made each window a square of hospitable brightness.
GOOD-BYEnounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading GOOD-BYE, SUMMER.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The Motor Maids, dressed in their very best party frocks, had gathered in the drawing-room early before the arrival of the three guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Motor Maids, dressed in their very best party frocks, had gathered in the drawing-room early before the arrival of the three guests.
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading A string of glowing lanterns festooned the piazza of the Campbell villa, while within the warm reflection of wood fires and shaded lamps made each window a square of hospitable brightness.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house inside was a blaze of color.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Motor Maids, dressed in their very best party frocks, had gathered in the drawing-room early before the arrival of the three guests.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading The house inside was a blaze of color.
jarsnounUS /dʒɑːrz/
Wide-mouthed cylindrical containers made of clay or glass, used for storing goods.
From this reading Splendid bunches of scarlet maple leaves and chrysanthemums of amazing size and beauty filled the vases and jars.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading A string of glowing lanterns festooned the piazza of the Campbell villa, while within the warm reflection of wood fires and shaded lamps made each window a square of hospitable brightness.
lanternsnounUS /ˈlæntərnz/
plural of “lantern” — light in a transparent protective case
From this reading A string of glowing lanterns festooned the piazza of the Campbell villa, while within the warm reflection of wood fires and shaded lamps made each window a square of hospitable brightness.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Splendid bunches of scarlet maple leaves and chrysanthemums of amazing size and beauty filled the vases and jars.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A string of glowing lanterns festooned the piazza of the Campbell villa, while within the warm reflection of wood fires and shaded lamps made each window a square of hospitable brightness.
MaidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading The Motor Maids, dressed in their very best party frocks, had gathered in the drawing-room early before the arrival of the three guests.
maplenounUS /ˈmeɪpəl/
wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Splendid bunches of scarlet maple leaves and chrysanthemums of amazing size and beauty filled the vases and jars.
MotornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading The Motor Maids, dressed in their very best party frocks, had gathered in the drawing-room early before the arrival of the three guests.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A string of glowing lanterns festooned the piazza of the Campbell villa, while within the warm reflection of wood fires and shaded lamps made each window a square of hospitable brightness.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The Motor Maids, dressed in their very best party frocks, had gathered in the drawing-room early before the arrival of the three guests.
piazzanounUS /piˈæzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading A string of glowing lanterns festooned the piazza of the Campbell villa, while within the warm reflection of wood fires and shaded lamps made each window a square of hospitable brightness.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading A string of glowing lanterns festooned the piazza of the Campbell villa, while within the warm reflection of wood fires and shaded lamps made each window a square of hospitable brightness.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading Splendid bunches of scarlet maple leaves and chrysanthemums of amazing size and beauty filled the vases and jars.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading A string of glowing lanterns festooned the piazza of the Campbell villa, while within the warm reflection of wood fires and shaded lamps made each window a square of hospitable brightness.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading Splendid bunches of scarlet maple leaves and chrysanthemums of amazing size and beauty filled the vases and jars.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Splendid bunches of scarlet maple leaves and chrysanthemums of amazing size and beauty filled the vases and jars.
make square
From this reading A string of glowing lanterns festooned the piazza of the Campbell villa, while within the warm reflection of wood fires and shaded lamps made each window a square of hospitable brightness.
stringnounUS /strɪŋ/
a lightweight cord
From this reading A string of glowing lanterns festooned the piazza of the Campbell villa, while within the warm reflection of wood fires and shaded lamps made each window a square of hospitable brightness.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading GOOD-BYE, SUMMER.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A string of glowing lanterns festooned the piazza of the Campbell villa, while within the warm reflection of wood fires and shaded lamps made each window a square of hospitable brightness.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Motor Maids, dressed in their very best party frocks, had gathered in the drawing-room early before the arrival of the three guests.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The Motor Maids, dressed in their very best party frocks, had gathered in the drawing-room early before the arrival of the three guests.
vasesnounUS /ˈveɪsəz/
plural of “vas” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Splendid bunches of scarlet maple leaves and chrysanthemums of amazing size and beauty filled the vases and jars.
precisely as stated
From this reading The Motor Maids, dressed in their very best party frocks, had gathered in the drawing-room early before the arrival of the three guests.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading A string of glowing lanterns festooned the piazza of the Campbell villa, while within the warm reflection of wood fires and shaded lamps made each window a square of hospitable brightness.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading A string of glowing lanterns festooned the piazza of the Campbell villa, while within the warm reflection of wood fires and shaded lamps made each window a square of hospitable brightness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The house inside was a blaze of color.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A string of glowing lanterns festooned the piazza of the Campbell villa, while within the warm reflection of wood fires and shaded lamps made each window a square of hospitable brightness.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading A string of glowing lanterns festooned the piazza of the Campbell villa, while within the warm reflection of wood fires and shaded lamps made each window a square of hospitable brightness.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A string of glowing lanterns festooned the piazza of the Campbell villa, while within the warm reflection of wood fires and shaded lamps made each window a square of hospitable brightness.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading A string of glowing lanterns festooned the piazza of the Campbell villa, while within the warm reflection of wood fires and shaded lamps made each window a square of hospitable brightness.
