used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CUP DAY was one of unbroken sunshine and brightness, one of those days, so frequent in Sydney, when only to breathe and respire is a pleasure and a joy.
abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading A stranger might regret, at the sight of these orderly and well-dressed groups, the absence of that abandon and camaraderie between rich and poor that is so distinctive of a great racing carnival in conservative England.
the state of being absent
From this reading A stranger might regret, at the sight of these orderly and well-dressed groups, the absence of that abandon and camaraderie between rich and poor that is so distinctive of a great racing carnival in conservative England.
(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 For all outward sign to the contrary, this demure throng might be going to attend a prayer-meeting; not even a “drunk” to relieve their intense respectability.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At an early hour the trams and ’buses were loaded with sightseers bound for Randwick.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CUP DAY was one of unbroken sunshine and brightness, one of those days, so frequent in Sydney, when only to breathe and respire is a pleasure and a joy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At an early hour the trams and ’buses were loaded with sightseers bound for Randwick.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading For all outward sign to the contrary, this demure throng might be going to attend a prayer-meeting; not even a “drunk” to relieve their intense respectability.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For all outward sign to the contrary, this demure throng might be going to attend a prayer-meeting; not even a “drunk” to relieve their intense respectability.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A stranger might regret, at the sight of these orderly and well-dressed groups, the absence of that abandon and camaraderie between rich and poor that is so distinctive of a great racing carnival in conservative England.
confined by bonds
From this reading At an early hour the trams and ’buses were loaded with sightseers bound for Randwick.
breatheverbUS /briːð/
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading CUP DAY was one of unbroken sunshine and brightness, one of those days, so frequent in Sydney, when only to breathe and respire is a pleasure and a joy.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading CUP DAY was one of unbroken sunshine and brightness, one of those days, so frequent in Sydney, when only to breathe and respire is a pleasure and a joy.
busesnounUS /ˈbʌsɪz/
plural of “bus” — a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
From this reading At an early hour the trams and ’buses were loaded with sightseers bound for Randwick.
camaraderienounUS /ˌkɑːmərˈɑːdəri/
the quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability
From this reading A stranger might regret, at the sight of these orderly and well-dressed groups, the absence of that abandon and camaraderie between rich and poor that is so distinctive of a great racing carnival in conservative England.
carnivalnounUS /ˈkɑːrnəvəl/
a festival marked by merrymaking and processions
From this reading A stranger might regret, at the sight of these orderly and well-dressed groups, the absence of that abandon and camaraderie between rich and poor that is so distinctive of a great racing carnival in conservative England.
conservativeadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɪv/
resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion
From this reading A stranger might regret, at the sight of these orderly and well-dressed groups, the absence of that abandon and camaraderie between rich and poor that is so distinctive of a great racing carnival in conservative England.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading For all outward sign to the contrary, this demure throng might be going to attend a prayer-meeting; not even a “drunk” to relieve their intense respectability.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading CUP DAY was one of unbroken sunshine and brightness, one of those days, so frequent in Sydney, when only to breathe and respire is a pleasure and a joy.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading CUP DAY was one of unbroken sunshine and brightness, one of those days, so frequent in Sydney, when only to breathe and respire is a pleasure and a joy.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading CUP DAY was one of unbroken sunshine and brightness, one of those days, so frequent in Sydney, when only to breathe and respire is a pleasure and a joy.
decorumnounUS /dɪˈkɔːrəm/
propriety in manners and conduct
From this reading At Randwick itself, the same decorum.
demureadjectiveUS /dɪˈmjʊr/
affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way
From this reading For all outward sign to the contrary, this demure throng might be going to attend a prayer-meeting; not even a “drunk” to relieve their intense respectability.
distinctiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/
of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing
From this reading A stranger might regret, at the sight of these orderly and well-dressed groups, the absence of that abandon and camaraderie between rich and poor that is so distinctive of a great racing carnival in conservative England.
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading For all outward sign to the contrary, this demure throng might be going to attend a prayer-meeting; not even a “drunk” to relieve their intense respectability.
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 At an early hour the trams and ’buses were loaded with sightseers bound for Randwick.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading A stranger might regret, at the sight of these orderly and well-dressed groups, the absence of that abandon and camaraderie between rich and poor that is so distinctive of a great racing carnival in conservative England.
divisible by two
From this reading For all outward sign to the contrary, this demure throng might be going to attend a prayer-meeting; not even a “drunk” to relieve their intense respectability.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At an early hour the trams and ’buses were loaded with sightseers bound for Randwick.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading CUP DAY was one of unbroken sunshine and brightness, one of those days, so frequent in Sydney, when only to breathe and respire is a pleasure and a joy.
the act of departing
From this reading For all outward sign to the contrary, this demure throng might be going to attend a prayer-meeting; not even a “drunk” to relieve their intense respectability.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A stranger might regret, at the sight of these orderly and well-dressed groups, the absence of that abandon and camaraderie between rich and poor that is so distinctive of a great racing carnival in conservative England.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading A stranger might regret, at the sight of these orderly and well-dressed groups, the absence of that abandon and camaraderie between rich and poor that is so distinctive of a great racing carnival in conservative England.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading At an early hour the trams and ’buses were loaded with sightseers bound for Randwick.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CUP DAY was one of unbroken sunshine and brightness, one of those days, so frequent in Sydney, when only to breathe and respire is a pleasure and a joy.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading For all outward sign to the contrary, this demure throng might be going to attend a prayer-meeting; not even a “drunk” to relieve their intense respectability.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CUP DAY was one of unbroken sunshine and brightness, one of those days, so frequent in Sydney, when only to breathe and respire is a pleasure and a joy.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading At Randwick itself, the same decorum.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading CUP DAY was one of unbroken sunshine and brightness, one of those days, so frequent in Sydney, when only to breathe and respire is a pleasure and a joy.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading At an early hour the trams and ’buses were loaded with sightseers bound for Randwick.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A stranger might regret, at the sight of these orderly and well-dressed groups, the absence of that abandon and camaraderie between rich and poor that is so distinctive of a great racing carnival in conservative England.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For all outward sign to the contrary, this demure throng might be going to attend a prayer-meeting; not even a “drunk” to relieve their intense respectability.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CUP DAY was one of unbroken sunshine and brightness, one of those days, so frequent in Sydney, when only to breathe and respire is a pleasure and a joy.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading CUP DAY was one of unbroken sunshine and brightness, one of those days, so frequent in Sydney, when only to breathe and respire is a pleasure and a joy.
and nothing more
From this reading CUP DAY was one of unbroken sunshine and brightness, one of those days, so frequent in Sydney, when only to breathe and respire is a pleasure and a joy.
orderlynounUS /ˈɔːrdərli/
a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
From this reading A stranger might regret, at the sight of these orderly and well-dressed groups, the absence of that abandon and camaraderie between rich and poor that is so distinctive of a great racing carnival in conservative England.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading For all outward sign to the contrary, this demure throng might be going to attend a prayer-meeting; not even a “drunk” to relieve their intense respectability.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading CUP DAY was one of unbroken sunshine and brightness, one of those days, so frequent in Sydney, when only to breathe and respire is a pleasure and a joy.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading A stranger might regret, at the sight of these orderly and well-dressed groups, the absence of that abandon and camaraderie between rich and poor that is so distinctive of a great racing carnival in conservative England.
prayer-meeting
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From this reading For all outward sign to the contrary, this demure throng might be going to attend a prayer-meeting; not even a “drunk” to relieve their intense respectability.
racingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading A stranger might regret, at the sight of these orderly and well-dressed groups, the absence of that abandon and camaraderie between rich and poor that is so distinctive of a great racing carnival in conservative England.
Randwick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At an early hour the trams and ’buses were loaded with sightseers bound for Randwick.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading A stranger might regret, at the sight of these orderly and well-dressed groups, the absence of that abandon and camaraderie between rich and poor that is so distinctive of a great racing carnival in conservative England.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading For all outward sign to the contrary, this demure throng might be going to attend a prayer-meeting; not even a “drunk” to relieve their intense respectability.
respectabilitynounUS /riˌspektəˈbɪlɪti/
honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation
From this reading For all outward sign to the contrary, this demure throng might be going to attend a prayer-meeting; not even a “drunk” to relieve their intense respectability.
respireverb
breathe easily again, as after exertion or anxiety
From this reading CUP DAY was one of unbroken sunshine and brightness, one of those days, so frequent in Sydney, when only to breathe and respire is a pleasure and a joy.
possessing material wealth
From this reading A stranger might regret, at the sight of these orderly and well-dressed groups, the absence of that abandon and camaraderie between rich and poor that is so distinctive of a great racing carnival in conservative England.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At Randwick itself, the same decorum.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading A stranger might regret, at the sight of these orderly and well-dressed groups, the absence of that abandon and camaraderie between rich and poor that is so distinctive of a great racing carnival in conservative England.
sightseersnounUS /ˈsaɪtˈsiːərz/
plural of “sightseer” — a tourist who is visiting sights of interest
From this reading At an early hour the trams and ’buses were loaded with sightseers bound for Randwick.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading For all outward sign to the contrary, this demure throng might be going to attend a prayer-meeting; not even a “drunk” to relieve their intense respectability.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading CUP DAY was one of unbroken sunshine and brightness, one of those days, so frequent in Sydney, when only to breathe and respire is a pleasure and a joy.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading A stranger might regret, at the sight of these orderly and well-dressed groups, the absence of that abandon and camaraderie between rich and poor that is so distinctive of a great racing carnival in conservative England.
the rays of the sun
From this reading CUP DAY was one of unbroken sunshine and brightness, one of those days, so frequent in Sydney, when only to breathe and respire is a pleasure and a joy.
SydneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port
From this reading CUP DAY was one of unbroken sunshine and brightness, one of those days, so frequent in Sydney, when only to breathe and respire is a pleasure and a joy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A stranger might regret, at the sight of these orderly and well-dressed groups, the absence of that abandon and camaraderie between rich and poor that is so distinctive of a great racing carnival in conservative England.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At an early hour the trams and ’buses were loaded with sightseers bound for Randwick.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For all outward sign to the contrary, this demure throng might be going to attend a prayer-meeting; not even a “drunk” to relieve their intense respectability.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A stranger might regret, at the sight of these orderly and well-dressed groups, the absence of that abandon and camaraderie between rich and poor that is so distinctive of a great racing carnival in conservative England.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For all outward sign to the contrary, this demure throng might be going to attend a prayer-meeting; not even a “drunk” to relieve their intense respectability.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading CUP DAY was one of unbroken sunshine and brightness, one of those days, so frequent in Sydney, when only to breathe and respire is a pleasure and a joy.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading For all outward sign to the contrary, this demure throng might be going to attend a prayer-meeting; not even a “drunk” to relieve their intense respectability.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CUP DAY was one of unbroken sunshine and brightness, one of those days, so frequent in Sydney, when only to breathe and respire is a pleasure and a joy.
tramsnounUS /træmz/
plural of “tram” — a conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers
From this reading At an early hour the trams and ’buses were loaded with sightseers bound for Randwick.
unbrokenadjectiveUS /ənˈbroʊkən/
marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence
From this reading CUP DAY was one of unbroken sunshine and brightness, one of those days, so frequent in Sydney, when only to breathe and respire is a pleasure and a joy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CUP DAY was one of unbroken sunshine and brightness, one of those days, so frequent in Sydney, when only to breathe and respire is a pleasure and a joy.
well-dressedadjective
having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat
From this reading A stranger might regret, at the sight of these orderly and well-dressed groups, the absence of that abandon and camaraderie between rich and poor that is so distinctive of a great racing carnival in conservative England.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At an early hour the trams and ’buses were loaded with sightseers bound for Randwick.
at the time that
From this reading CUP DAY was one of unbroken sunshine and brightness, one of those days, so frequent in Sydney, when only to breathe and respire is a pleasure and a joy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At an early hour the trams and ’buses were loaded with sightseers bound for Randwick.
