used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THERE is a period in the year of London existence, when that portion of it termed the Season, _par excellence_, comes to an end with every body, whatever their station; for very few there are who do not, somehow or other, contrive to get out of town, when the great rush from home—that flight of the soul of the departed Season—is at its height.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There are no more carriages whirling about the west-end streets: no more thundering knocks echoing all day, and night, too, for the matter of that, in the squares.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Houses are shut up, blinds newspapered, and furniture tied up in bags: in fact, to make a wretched joke, whilst the family is on the Rhine, its lamps and ottomans are all in Holland.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Every body who has not already gone, is going; nobody will own to staying in town, even if compelled to do so.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THERE is a period in the year of London existence, when that portion of it termed the Season, _par excellence_, comes to an end with every body, whatever their station; for very few there are who do not, somehow or other, contrive to get out of town, when the great rush from home—that flight of the soul of the departed Season—is at its height.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Houses are shut up, blinds newspapered, and furniture tied up in bags: in fact, to make a wretched joke, whilst the family is on the Rhine, its lamps and ottomans are all in Holland.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THERE is a period in the year of London existence, when that portion of it termed the Season, _par excellence_, comes to an end with every body, whatever their station; for very few there are who do not, somehow or other, contrive to get out of town, when the great rush from home—that flight of the soul of the departed Season—is at its height.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading OF THE GENT AT THE SEA-SIDE.
bagsnounUS /bæɡz/
plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Houses are shut up, blinds newspapered, and furniture tied up in bags: in fact, to make a wretched joke, whilst the family is on the Rhine, its lamps and ottomans are all in Holland.
blindsnounUS /blaɪndz/
plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading Houses are shut up, blinds newspapered, and furniture tied up in bags: in fact, to make a wretched joke, whilst the family is on the Rhine, its lamps and ottomans are all in Holland.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading THERE is a period in the year of London existence, when that portion of it termed the Season, _par excellence_, comes to an end with every body, whatever their station; for very few there are who do not, somehow or other, contrive to get out of town, when the great rush from home—that flight of the soul of the departed Season—is at its height.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading There are no more carriages whirling about the west-end streets: no more thundering knocks echoing all day, and night, too, for the matter of that, in the squares.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading THERE is a period in the year of London existence, when that portion of it termed the Season, _par excellence_, comes to an end with every body, whatever their station; for very few there are who do not, somehow or other, contrive to get out of town, when the great rush from home—that flight of the soul of the departed Season—is at its height.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Every body who has not already gone, is going; nobody will own to staying in town, even if compelled to do so.
contriveverbUS /kənˈtraɪv/
make or work out a plan for; devise
From this reading THERE is a period in the year of London existence, when that portion of it termed the Season, _par excellence_, comes to an end with every body, whatever their station; for very few there are who do not, somehow or other, contrive to get out of town, when the great rush from home—that flight of the soul of the departed Season—is at its height.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading There are no more carriages whirling about the west-end streets: no more thundering knocks echoing all day, and night, too, for the matter of that, in the squares.
well in the past; former
From this reading THERE is a period in the year of London existence, when that portion of it termed the Season, _par excellence_, comes to an end with every body, whatever their station; for very few there are who do not, somehow or other, contrive to get out of town, when the great rush from home—that flight of the soul of the departed Season—is at its height.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THERE is a period in the year of London existence, when that portion of it termed the Season, _par excellence_, comes to an end with every body, whatever their station; for very few there are who do not, somehow or other, contrive to get out of town, when the great rush from home—that flight of the soul of the departed Season—is at its height.
echoingadjectiveUS /ˈekoʊɪŋ/
(of sounds) repeating by reflection
From this reading There are no more carriages whirling about the west-end streets: no more thundering knocks echoing all day, and night, too, for the matter of that, in the squares.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THERE is a period in the year of London existence, when that portion of it termed the Season, _par excellence_, comes to an end with every body, whatever their station; for very few there are who do not, somehow or other, contrive to get out of town, when the great rush from home—that flight of the soul of the departed Season—is at its height.
divisible by two
From this reading Every body who has not already gone, is going; nobody will own to staying in town, even if compelled to do so.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THERE is a period in the year of London existence, when that portion of it termed the Season, _par excellence_, comes to an end with every body, whatever their station; for very few there are who do not, somehow or other, contrive to get out of town, when the great rush from home—that flight of the soul of the departed Season—is at its height.
excellencenounUS /ˈeksələns/
the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
From this reading THERE is a period in the year of London existence, when that portion of it termed the Season, _par excellence_, comes to an end with every body, whatever their station; for very few there are who do not, somehow or other, contrive to get out of town, when the great rush from home—that flight of the soul of the departed Season—is at its height.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading THERE is a period in the year of London existence, when that portion of it termed the Season, _par excellence_, comes to an end with every body, whatever their station; for very few there are who do not, somehow or other, contrive to get out of town, when the great rush from home—that flight of the soul of the departed Season—is at its height.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Houses are shut up, blinds newspapered, and furniture tied up in bags: in fact, to make a wretched joke, whilst the family is on the Rhine, its lamps and ottomans are all in Holland.
a social unit living together
From this reading Houses are shut up, blinds newspapered, and furniture tied up in bags: in fact, to make a wretched joke, whilst the family is on the Rhine, its lamps and ottomans are all in Holland.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THERE is a period in the year of London existence, when that portion of it termed the Season, _par excellence_, comes to an end with every body, whatever their station; for very few there are who do not, somehow or other, contrive to get out of town, when the great rush from home—that flight of the soul of the departed Season—is at its height.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading THERE is a period in the year of London existence, when that portion of it termed the Season, _par excellence_, comes to an end with every body, whatever their station; for very few there are who do not, somehow or other, contrive to get out of town, when the great rush from home—that flight of the soul of the departed Season—is at its height.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THERE is a period in the year of London existence, when that portion of it termed the Season, _par excellence_, comes to an end with every body, whatever their station; for very few there are who do not, somehow or other, contrive to get out of town, when the great rush from home—that flight of the soul of the departed Season—is at its height.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THERE is a period in the year of London existence, when that portion of it termed the Season, _par excellence_, comes to an end with every body, whatever their station; for very few there are who do not, somehow or other, contrive to get out of town, when the great rush from home—that flight of the soul of the departed Season—is at its height.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading Houses are shut up, blinds newspapered, and furniture tied up in bags: in fact, to make a wretched joke, whilst the family is on the Rhine, its lamps and ottomans are all in Holland.
GENTnounUS /dʒent/
informal abbreviation of “gentleman”
From this reading OF THE GENT AT THE SEA-SIDE.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading THERE is a period in the year of London existence, when that portion of it termed the Season, _par excellence_, comes to an end with every body, whatever their station; for very few there are who do not, somehow or other, contrive to get out of town, when the great rush from home—that flight of the soul of the departed Season—is at its height.
the act of departing
From this reading Every body who has not already gone, is going; nobody will own to staying in town, even if compelled to do so.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Every body who has not already gone, is going; nobody will own to staying in town, even if compelled to do so.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THERE is a period in the year of London existence, when that portion of it termed the Season, _par excellence_, comes to an end with every body, whatever their station; for very few there are who do not, somehow or other, contrive to get out of town, when the great rush from home—that flight of the soul of the departed Season—is at its height.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every body who has not already gone, is going; nobody will own to staying in town, even if compelled to do so.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading THERE is a period in the year of London existence, when that portion of it termed the Season, _par excellence_, comes to an end with every body, whatever their station; for very few there are who do not, somehow or other, contrive to get out of town, when the great rush from home—that flight of the soul of the departed Season—is at its height.
HollandnounUS /ˈhɑːlənd/
a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
From this reading Houses are shut up, blinds newspapered, and furniture tied up in bags: in fact, to make a wretched joke, whilst the family is on the Rhine, its lamps and ottomans are all in Holland.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THERE is a period in the year of London existence, when that portion of it termed the Season, _par excellence_, comes to an end with every body, whatever their station; for very few there are who do not, somehow or other, contrive to get out of town, when the great rush from home—that flight of the soul of the departed Season—is at its height.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Houses are shut up, blinds newspapered, and furniture tied up in bags: in fact, to make a wretched joke, whilst the family is on the Rhine, its lamps and ottomans are all in Holland.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Every body who has not already gone, is going; nobody will own to staying in town, even if compelled to do so.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THERE is a period in the year of London existence, when that portion of it termed the Season, _par excellence_, comes to an end with every body, whatever their station; for very few there are who do not, somehow or other, contrive to get out of town, when the great rush from home—that flight of the soul of the departed Season—is at its height.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THERE is a period in the year of London existence, when that portion of it termed the Season, _par excellence_, comes to an end with every body, whatever their station; for very few there are who do not, somehow or other, contrive to get out of town, when the great rush from home—that flight of the soul of the departed Season—is at its height.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THERE is a period in the year of London existence, when that portion of it termed the Season, _par excellence_, comes to an end with every body, whatever their station; for very few there are who do not, somehow or other, contrive to get out of town, when the great rush from home—that flight of the soul of the departed Season—is at its height.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THERE is a period in the year of London existence, when that portion of it termed the Season, _par excellence_, comes to an end with every body, whatever their station; for very few there are who do not, somehow or other, contrive to get out of town, when the great rush from home—that flight of the soul of the departed Season—is at its height.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading Houses are shut up, blinds newspapered, and furniture tied up in bags: in fact, to make a wretched joke, whilst the family is on the Rhine, its lamps and ottomans are all in Holland.
knocksnounUS /nɑːks/
plural of “knock” — the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading There are no more carriages whirling about the west-end streets: no more thundering knocks echoing all day, and night, too, for the matter of that, in the squares.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Houses are shut up, blinds newspapered, and furniture tied up in bags: in fact, to make a wretched joke, whilst the family is on the Rhine, its lamps and ottomans are all in Holland.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading THERE is a period in the year of London existence, when that portion of it termed the Season, _par excellence_, comes to an end with every body, whatever their station; for very few there are who do not, somehow or other, contrive to get out of town, when the great rush from home—that flight of the soul of the departed Season—is at its height.
engage in
From this reading Houses are shut up, blinds newspapered, and furniture tied up in bags: in fact, to make a wretched joke, whilst the family is on the Rhine, its lamps and ottomans are all in Holland.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading There are no more carriages whirling about the west-end streets: no more thundering knocks echoing all day, and night, too, for the matter of that, in the squares.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There are no more carriages whirling about the west-end streets: no more thundering knocks echoing all day, and night, too, for the matter of that, in the squares.
newspapered
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From this reading Houses are shut up, blinds newspapered, and furniture tied up in bags: in fact, to make a wretched joke, whilst the family is on the Rhine, its lamps and ottomans are all in Holland.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading There are no more carriages whirling about the west-end streets: no more thundering knocks echoing all day, and night, too, for the matter of that, in the squares.
not any; not one
From this reading There are no more carriages whirling about the west-end streets: no more thundering knocks echoing all day, and night, too, for the matter of that, in the squares.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Every body who has not already gone, is going; nobody will own to staying in town, even if compelled to do so.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THERE is a period in the year of London existence, when that portion of it termed the Season, _par excellence_, comes to an end with every body, whatever their station; for very few there are who do not, somehow or other, contrive to get out of town, when the great rush from home—that flight of the soul of the departed Season—is at its height.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF THE GENT AT THE SEA-SIDE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Houses are shut up, blinds newspapered, and furniture tied up in bags: in fact, to make a wretched joke, whilst the family is on the Rhine, its lamps and ottomans are all in Holland.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THERE is a period in the year of London existence, when that portion of it termed the Season, _par excellence_, comes to an end with every body, whatever their station; for very few there are who do not, somehow or other, contrive to get out of town, when the great rush from home—that flight of the soul of the departed Season—is at its height.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THERE is a period in the year of London existence, when that portion of it termed the Season, _par excellence_, comes to an end with every body, whatever their station; for very few there are who do not, somehow or other, contrive to get out of town, when the great rush from home—that flight of the soul of the departed Season—is at its height.
ottomans
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From this reading Houses are shut up, blinds newspapered, and furniture tied up in bags: in fact, to make a wretched joke, whilst the family is on the Rhine, its lamps and ottomans are all in Holland.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THERE is a period in the year of London existence, when that portion of it termed the Season, _par excellence_, comes to an end with every body, whatever their station; for very few there are who do not, somehow or other, contrive to get out of town, when the great rush from home—that flight of the soul of the departed Season—is at its height.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Every body who has not already gone, is going; nobody will own to staying in town, even if compelled to do so.
parnounUS /pɑːr/
(golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course
From this reading THERE is a period in the year of London existence, when that portion of it termed the Season, _par excellence_, comes to an end with every body, whatever their station; for very few there are who do not, somehow or other, contrive to get out of town, when the great rush from home—that flight of the soul of the departed Season—is at its height.
an amount of time
From this reading THERE is a period in the year of London existence, when that portion of it termed the Season, _par excellence_, comes to an end with every body, whatever their station; for very few there are who do not, somehow or other, contrive to get out of town, when the great rush from home—that flight of the soul of the departed Season—is at its height.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THERE is a period in the year of London existence, when that portion of it termed the Season, _par excellence_, comes to an end with every body, whatever their station; for very few there are who do not, somehow or other, contrive to get out of town, when the great rush from home—that flight of the soul of the departed Season—is at its height.
RhinenounUS /raɪn/
United States parapsychologist (1895-1980)
From this reading Houses are shut up, blinds newspapered, and furniture tied up in bags: in fact, to make a wretched joke, whilst the family is on the Rhine, its lamps and ottomans are all in Holland.
move hurridly
From this reading THERE is a period in the year of London existence, when that portion of it termed the Season, _par excellence_, comes to an end with every body, whatever their station; for very few there are who do not, somehow or other, contrive to get out of town, when the great rush from home—that flight of the soul of the departed Season—is at its height.
SEA-SIDE
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From this reading OF THE GENT AT THE SEA-SIDE.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading THERE is a period in the year of London existence, when that portion of it termed the Season, _par excellence_, comes to an end with every body, whatever their station; for very few there are who do not, somehow or other, contrive to get out of town, when the great rush from home—that flight of the soul of the departed Season—is at its height.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Houses are shut up, blinds newspapered, and furniture tied up in bags: in fact, to make a wretched joke, whilst the family is on the Rhine, its lamps and ottomans are all in Holland.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Every body who has not already gone, is going; nobody will own to staying in town, even if compelled to do so.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading THERE is a period in the year of London existence, when that portion of it termed the Season, _par excellence_, comes to an end with every body, whatever their station; for very few there are who do not, somehow or other, contrive to get out of town, when the great rush from home—that flight of the soul of the departed Season—is at its height.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading THERE is a period in the year of London existence, when that portion of it termed the Season, _par excellence_, comes to an end with every body, whatever their station; for very few there are who do not, somehow or other, contrive to get out of town, when the great rush from home—that flight of the soul of the departed Season—is at its height.
squaresnounUS /skwerz/
plural of “square” — (geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon
From this reading There are no more carriages whirling about the west-end streets: no more thundering knocks echoing all day, and night, too, for the matter of that, in the squares.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading THERE is a period in the year of London existence, when that portion of it termed the Season, _par excellence_, comes to an end with every body, whatever their station; for very few there are who do not, somehow or other, contrive to get out of town, when the great rush from home—that flight of the soul of the departed Season—is at its height.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Every body who has not already gone, is going; nobody will own to staying in town, even if compelled to do so.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading There are no more carriages whirling about the west-end streets: no more thundering knocks echoing all day, and night, too, for the matter of that, in the squares.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading THERE is a period in the year of London existence, when that portion of it termed the Season, _par excellence_, comes to an end with every body, whatever their station; for very few there are who do not, somehow or other, contrive to get out of town, when the great rush from home—that flight of the soul of the departed Season—is at its height.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THERE is a period in the year of London existence, when that portion of it termed the Season, _par excellence_, comes to an end with every body, whatever their station; for very few there are who do not, somehow or other, contrive to get out of town, when the great rush from home—that flight of the soul of the departed Season—is at its height.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF THE GENT AT THE SEA-SIDE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THERE is a period in the year of London existence, when that portion of it termed the Season, _par excellence_, comes to an end with every body, whatever their station; for very few there are who do not, somehow or other, contrive to get out of town, when the great rush from home—that flight of the soul of the departed Season—is at its height.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THERE is a period in the year of London existence, when that portion of it termed the Season, _par excellence_, comes to an end with every body, whatever their station; for very few there are who do not, somehow or other, contrive to get out of town, when the great rush from home—that flight of the soul of the departed Season—is at its height.
thunderingadjectiveUS /ˈθʌndərɪŋ/
sounding like thunder
From this reading There are no more carriages whirling about the west-end streets: no more thundering knocks echoing all day, and night, too, for the matter of that, in the squares.
bound or secured closely
From this reading Houses are shut up, blinds newspapered, and furniture tied up in bags: in fact, to make a wretched joke, whilst the family is on the Rhine, its lamps and ottomans are all in Holland.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THERE is a period in the year of London existence, when that portion of it termed the Season, _par excellence_, comes to an end with every body, whatever their station; for very few there are who do not, somehow or other, contrive to get out of town, when the great rush from home—that flight of the soul of the departed Season—is at its height.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading There are no more carriages whirling about the west-end streets: no more thundering knocks echoing all day, and night, too, for the matter of that, in the squares.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THERE is a period in the year of London existence, when that portion of it termed the Season, _par excellence_, comes to an end with every body, whatever their station; for very few there are who do not, somehow or other, contrive to get out of town, when the great rush from home—that flight of the soul of the departed Season—is at its height.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Houses are shut up, blinds newspapered, and furniture tied up in bags: in fact, to make a wretched joke, whilst the family is on the Rhine, its lamps and ottomans are all in Holland.
precisely as stated
From this reading THERE is a period in the year of London existence, when that portion of it termed the Season, _par excellence_, comes to an end with every body, whatever their station; for very few there are who do not, somehow or other, contrive to get out of town, when the great rush from home—that flight of the soul of the departed Season—is at its height.
west-end
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There are no more carriages whirling about the west-end streets: no more thundering knocks echoing all day, and night, too, for the matter of that, in the squares.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading THERE is a period in the year of London existence, when that portion of it termed the Season, _par excellence_, comes to an end with every body, whatever their station; for very few there are who do not, somehow or other, contrive to get out of town, when the great rush from home—that flight of the soul of the departed Season—is at its height.
at the time that
From this reading THERE is a period in the year of London existence, when that portion of it termed the Season, _par excellence_, comes to an end with every body, whatever their station; for very few there are who do not, somehow or other, contrive to get out of town, when the great rush from home—that flight of the soul of the departed Season—is at its height.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Houses are shut up, blinds newspapered, and furniture tied up in bags: in fact, to make a wretched joke, whilst the family is on the Rhine, its lamps and ottomans are all in Holland.
whirlingnounUS /ˈwɜːrlɪŋ/
the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
From this reading There are no more carriages whirling about the west-end streets: no more thundering knocks echoing all day, and night, too, for the matter of that, in the squares.
which person or people
From this reading THERE is a period in the year of London existence, when that portion of it termed the Season, _par excellence_, comes to an end with every body, whatever their station; for very few there are who do not, somehow or other, contrive to get out of town, when the great rush from home—that flight of the soul of the departed Season—is at its height.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Every body who has not already gone, is going; nobody will own to staying in town, even if compelled to do so.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THERE is a period in the year of London existence, when that portion of it termed the Season, _par excellence_, comes to an end with every body, whatever their station; for very few there are who do not, somehow or other, contrive to get out of town, when the great rush from home—that flight of the soul of the departed Season—is at its height.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading Houses are shut up, blinds newspapered, and furniture tied up in bags: in fact, to make a wretched joke, whilst the family is on the Rhine, its lamps and ottomans are all in Holland.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading THERE is a period in the year of London existence, when that portion of it termed the Season, _par excellence_, comes to an end with every body, whatever their station; for very few there are who do not, somehow or other, contrive to get out of town, when the great rush from home—that flight of the soul of the departed Season—is at its height.
