a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The Leigh-Dilneys gave entertainments in the name of charity, and since charity is all-powerful, and the pheasants at Leigh Grange were as flies in summer, everyone who was anyone in London gasped for air in the big drawing-room.
all-powerfuladjective
having unlimited power
From this reading The Leigh-Dilneys gave entertainments in the name of charity, and since charity is all-powerful, and the pheasants at Leigh Grange were as flies in summer, everyone who was anyone in London gasped for air in the big drawing-room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Leigh-Dilneys gave entertainments in the name of charity, and since charity is all-powerful, and the pheasants at Leigh Grange were as flies in summer, everyone who was anyone in London gasped for air in the big drawing-room.
any person at all
From this reading The Leigh-Dilneys gave entertainments in the name of charity, and since charity is all-powerful, and the pheasants at Leigh Grange were as flies in summer, everyone who was anyone in London gasped for air in the big drawing-room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Leigh-Dilneys gave entertainments in the name of charity, and since charity is all-powerful, and the pheasants at Leigh Grange were as flies in summer, everyone who was anyone in London gasped for air in the big drawing-room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Esme Carteret had chosen her own picture in the _tableaux vivants_ at the Leigh-Dilneys.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Faint breaths of summer breeze eddying over scarlet geraniums and white marguerites were powerless to stir the heat generated by the crowd which packed itself in resignation on hired chairs and dreamt of getting away.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Leigh-Dilneys gave entertainments in the name of charity, and since charity is all-powerful, and the pheasants at Leigh Grange were as flies in summer, everyone who was anyone in London gasped for air in the big drawing-room.
breathsnounUS /breθs/
plural of “breath” — the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Faint breaths of summer breeze eddying over scarlet geraniums and white marguerites were powerless to stir the heat generated by the crowd which packed itself in resignation on hired chairs and dreamt of getting away.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Faint breaths of summer breeze eddying over scarlet geraniums and white marguerites were powerless to stir the heat generated by the crowd which packed itself in resignation on hired chairs and dreamt of getting away.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Faint breaths of summer breeze eddying over scarlet geraniums and white marguerites were powerless to stir the heat generated by the crowd which packed itself in resignation on hired chairs and dreamt of getting away.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was called Joy.
Carteret
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From this reading Esme Carteret had chosen her own picture in the _tableaux vivants_ at the Leigh-Dilneys.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Faint breaths of summer breeze eddying over scarlet geraniums and white marguerites were powerless to stir the heat generated by the crowd which packed itself in resignation on hired chairs and dreamt of getting away.
charitynounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading The Leigh-Dilneys gave entertainments in the name of charity, and since charity is all-powerful, and the pheasants at Leigh Grange were as flies in summer, everyone who was anyone in London gasped for air in the big drawing-room.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Esme Carteret had chosen her own picture in the _tableaux vivants_ at the Leigh-Dilneys.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Faint breaths of summer breeze eddying over scarlet geraniums and white marguerites were powerless to stir the heat generated by the crowd which packed itself in resignation on hired chairs and dreamt of getting away.
drawing-room
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From this reading The Leigh-Dilneys gave entertainments in the name of charity, and since charity is all-powerful, and the pheasants at Leigh Grange were as flies in summer, everyone who was anyone in London gasped for air in the big drawing-room.
dreamtverbUS /drɛmt/
Experienced dreams during sleep.
From this reading Faint breaths of summer breeze eddying over scarlet geraniums and white marguerites were powerless to stir the heat generated by the crowd which packed itself in resignation on hired chairs and dreamt of getting away.
eddying
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From this reading Faint breaths of summer breeze eddying over scarlet geraniums and white marguerites were powerless to stir the heat generated by the crowd which packed itself in resignation on hired chairs and dreamt of getting away.
entertainmentsnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənts/
plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading The Leigh-Dilneys gave entertainments in the name of charity, and since charity is all-powerful, and the pheasants at Leigh Grange were as flies in summer, everyone who was anyone in London gasped for air in the big drawing-room.
Esme
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From this reading Esme Carteret had chosen her own picture in the _tableaux vivants_ at the Leigh-Dilneys.
every person
From this reading The Leigh-Dilneys gave entertainments in the name of charity, and since charity is all-powerful, and the pheasants at Leigh Grange were as flies in summer, everyone who was anyone in London gasped for air in the big drawing-room.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Faint breaths of summer breeze eddying over scarlet geraniums and white marguerites were powerless to stir the heat generated by the crowd which packed itself in resignation on hired chairs and dreamt of getting away.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading The Leigh-Dilneys gave entertainments in the name of charity, and since charity is all-powerful, and the pheasants at Leigh Grange were as flies in summer, everyone who was anyone in London gasped for air in the big drawing-room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Leigh-Dilneys gave entertainments in the name of charity, and since charity is all-powerful, and the pheasants at Leigh Grange were as flies in summer, everyone who was anyone in London gasped for air in the big drawing-room.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading The Leigh-Dilneys gave entertainments in the name of charity, and since charity is all-powerful, and the pheasants at Leigh Grange were as flies in summer, everyone who was anyone in London gasped for air in the big drawing-room.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The Leigh-Dilneys gave entertainments in the name of charity, and since charity is all-powerful, and the pheasants at Leigh Grange were as flies in summer, everyone who was anyone in London gasped for air in the big drawing-room.
generatedverbUS /ˈdʒenəreɪtəd/
past form of “generate” — bring into existence
From this reading Faint breaths of summer breeze eddying over scarlet geraniums and white marguerites were powerless to stir the heat generated by the crowd which packed itself in resignation on hired chairs and dreamt of getting away.
geraniumsnounUS /dʒərˈeɪniəmz/
plural of “geranium” — any of numerous plants of the family Geraniaceae
From this reading Faint breaths of summer breeze eddying over scarlet geraniums and white marguerites were powerless to stir the heat generated by the crowd which packed itself in resignation on hired chairs and dreamt of getting away.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Faint breaths of summer breeze eddying over scarlet geraniums and white marguerites were powerless to stir the heat generated by the crowd which packed itself in resignation on hired chairs and dreamt of getting away.
GrangenounUS /ɡreɪndʒ/
an outlying farm
From this reading The Leigh-Dilneys gave entertainments in the name of charity, and since charity is all-powerful, and the pheasants at Leigh Grange were as flies in summer, everyone who was anyone in London gasped for air in the big drawing-room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Esme Carteret had chosen her own picture in the _tableaux vivants_ at the Leigh-Dilneys.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "I'm so happy," she had said merrily, "it will suit me."
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading Faint breaths of summer breeze eddying over scarlet geraniums and white marguerites were powerless to stir the heat generated by the crowd which packed itself in resignation on hired chairs and dreamt of getting away.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Esme Carteret had chosen her own picture in the _tableaux vivants_ at the Leigh-Dilneys.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading Faint breaths of summer breeze eddying over scarlet geraniums and white marguerites were powerless to stir the heat generated by the crowd which packed itself in resignation on hired chairs and dreamt of getting away.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm so happy," she had said merrily, "it will suit me."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Esme Carteret had chosen her own picture in the _tableaux vivants_ at the Leigh-Dilneys.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Leigh-Dilneys gave entertainments in the name of charity, and since charity is all-powerful, and the pheasants at Leigh Grange were as flies in summer, everyone who was anyone in London gasped for air in the big drawing-room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was called Joy.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Faint breaths of summer breeze eddying over scarlet geraniums and white marguerites were powerless to stir the heat generated by the crowd which packed itself in resignation on hired chairs and dreamt of getting away.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading It was called Joy.
LeighnounUS /liː/
English film actress (1913-1967)
From this reading The Leigh-Dilneys gave entertainments in the name of charity, and since charity is all-powerful, and the pheasants at Leigh Grange were as flies in summer, everyone who was anyone in London gasped for air in the big drawing-room.
Leigh-Dilneys
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From this reading Esme Carteret had chosen her own picture in the _tableaux vivants_ at the Leigh-Dilneys.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The Leigh-Dilneys gave entertainments in the name of charity, and since charity is all-powerful, and the pheasants at Leigh Grange were as flies in summer, everyone who was anyone in London gasped for air in the big drawing-room.
marguerites
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From this reading Faint breaths of summer breeze eddying over scarlet geraniums and white marguerites were powerless to stir the heat generated by the crowd which packed itself in resignation on hired chairs and dreamt of getting away.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I'm so happy," she had said merrily, "it will suit me."
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading "I'm so happy," she had said merrily, "it will suit me."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The Leigh-Dilneys gave entertainments in the name of charity, and since charity is all-powerful, and the pheasants at Leigh Grange were as flies in summer, everyone who was anyone in London gasped for air in the big drawing-room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Leigh-Dilneys gave entertainments in the name of charity, and since charity is all-powerful, and the pheasants at Leigh Grange were as flies in summer, everyone who was anyone in London gasped for air in the big drawing-room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Faint breaths of summer breeze eddying over scarlet geraniums and white marguerites were powerless to stir the heat generated by the crowd which packed itself in resignation on hired chairs and dreamt of getting away.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Faint breaths of summer breeze eddying over scarlet geraniums and white marguerites were powerless to stir the heat generated by the crowd which packed itself in resignation on hired chairs and dreamt of getting away.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Esme Carteret had chosen her own picture in the _tableaux vivants_ at the Leigh-Dilneys.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading Faint breaths of summer breeze eddying over scarlet geraniums and white marguerites were powerless to stir the heat generated by the crowd which packed itself in resignation on hired chairs and dreamt of getting away.
pheasantsnounUS /ˈfezənts/
plural of “pheasant” — large long-tailed gallinaceous bird native to the Old World but introduced elsewhere
From this reading The Leigh-Dilneys gave entertainments in the name of charity, and since charity is all-powerful, and the pheasants at Leigh Grange were as flies in summer, everyone who was anyone in London gasped for air in the big drawing-room.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Esme Carteret had chosen her own picture in the _tableaux vivants_ at the Leigh-Dilneys.
powerlessadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərləs/
lacking power
From this reading Faint breaths of summer breeze eddying over scarlet geraniums and white marguerites were powerless to stir the heat generated by the crowd which packed itself in resignation on hired chairs and dreamt of getting away.
resignationnounUS /ˌrezəɡˈneɪʃən/
acceptance of despair
From this reading Faint breaths of summer breeze eddying over scarlet geraniums and white marguerites were powerless to stir the heat generated by the crowd which packed itself in resignation on hired chairs and dreamt of getting away.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'm so happy," she had said merrily, "it will suit me."
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading Faint breaths of summer breeze eddying over scarlet geraniums and white marguerites were powerless to stir the heat generated by the crowd which packed itself in resignation on hired chairs and dreamt of getting away.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I'm so happy," she had said merrily, "it will suit me."
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The Leigh-Dilneys gave entertainments in the name of charity, and since charity is all-powerful, and the pheasants at Leigh Grange were as flies in summer, everyone who was anyone in London gasped for air in the big drawing-room.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I'm so happy," she had said merrily, "it will suit me."
move an implement through
From this reading Faint breaths of summer breeze eddying over scarlet geraniums and white marguerites were powerless to stir the heat generated by the crowd which packed itself in resignation on hired chairs and dreamt of getting away.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading "I'm so happy," she had said merrily, "it will suit me."
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The Leigh-Dilneys gave entertainments in the name of charity, and since charity is all-powerful, and the pheasants at Leigh Grange were as flies in summer, everyone who was anyone in London gasped for air in the big drawing-room.
tableauxnounUS /təˈbloʊ/
plural of “tableau” — a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting)
From this reading Esme Carteret had chosen her own picture in the _tableaux vivants_ at the Leigh-Dilneys.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Esme Carteret had chosen her own picture in the _tableaux vivants_ at the Leigh-Dilneys.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Faint breaths of summer breeze eddying over scarlet geraniums and white marguerites were powerless to stir the heat generated by the crowd which packed itself in resignation on hired chairs and dreamt of getting away.
vivants
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From this reading Esme Carteret had chosen her own picture in the _tableaux vivants_ at the Leigh-Dilneys.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was called Joy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Leigh-Dilneys gave entertainments in the name of charity, and since charity is all-powerful, and the pheasants at Leigh Grange were as flies in summer, everyone who was anyone in London gasped for air in the big drawing-room.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Faint breaths of summer breeze eddying over scarlet geraniums and white marguerites were powerless to stir the heat generated by the crowd which packed itself in resignation on hired chairs and dreamt of getting away.
a Caucasian
From this reading Faint breaths of summer breeze eddying over scarlet geraniums and white marguerites were powerless to stir the heat generated by the crowd which packed itself in resignation on hired chairs and dreamt of getting away.
which person or people
From this reading The Leigh-Dilneys gave entertainments in the name of charity, and since charity is all-powerful, and the pheasants at Leigh Grange were as flies in summer, everyone who was anyone in London gasped for air in the big drawing-room.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I'm so happy," she had said merrily, "it will suit me."
