28th
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From this reading THE DUKE AND DUCHESS AT HOME.--THE DUCHESS AS PRINCESS BOUNTIFUL.--THE DUCHESS AT COURT Christmas is usually spent by the Duke and Duchess at Welbeck, and one of the events of the season is the Household Ball to celebrate the Duke's birthday, which falls on December 28th.
500
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From this reading The band is almost hidden in a bower of foliage in the centre of the great saloon, and there are 500 guests of all ranks of society from peers and peeresses to the humblest domestic servant.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The band is almost hidden in a bower of foliage in the centre of the great saloon, and there are 500 guests of all ranks of society from peers and peeresses to the humblest domestic servant.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About ten o'olock the Duke and Duchess appear with their house party, and dancing commences with a Circassion Circle.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Choice exotics, stately palms and seasonable shrubs add to the variety of the decorations.
(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 The band is almost hidden in a bower of foliage in the centre of the great saloon, and there are 500 guests of all ranks of society from peers and peeresses to the humblest domestic servant.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The band is almost hidden in a bower of foliage in the centre of the great saloon, and there are 500 guests of all ranks of society from peers and peeresses to the humblest domestic servant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DUKE AND DUCHESS AT HOME.--THE DUCHESS AS PRINCESS BOUNTIFUL.--THE DUCHESS AT COURT Christmas is usually spent by the Duke and Duchess at Welbeck, and one of the events of the season is the Household Ball to celebrate the Duke's birthday, which falls on December 28th.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading About ten o'olock the Duke and Duchess appear with their house party, and dancing commences with a Circassion Circle.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The band is almost hidden in a bower of foliage in the centre of the great saloon, and there are 500 guests of all ranks of society from peers and peeresses to the humblest domestic servant.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE DUKE AND DUCHESS AT HOME.--THE DUCHESS AS PRINCESS BOUNTIFUL.--THE DUCHESS AT COURT Christmas is usually spent by the Duke and Duchess at Welbeck, and one of the events of the season is the Household Ball to celebrate the Duke's birthday, which falls on December 28th.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE DUKE AND DUCHESS AT HOME.--THE DUCHESS AS PRINCESS BOUNTIFUL.--THE DUCHESS AT COURT Christmas is usually spent by the Duke and Duchess at Welbeck, and one of the events of the season is the Household Ball to celebrate the Duke's birthday, which falls on December 28th.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading THE DUKE AND DUCHESS AT HOME.--THE DUCHESS AS PRINCESS BOUNTIFUL.--THE DUCHESS AT COURT Christmas is usually spent by the Duke and Duchess at Welbeck, and one of the events of the season is the Household Ball to celebrate the Duke's birthday, which falls on December 28th.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading The band is almost hidden in a bower of foliage in the centre of the great saloon, and there are 500 guests of all ranks of society from peers and peeresses to the humblest domestic servant.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading THE DUKE AND DUCHESS AT HOME.--THE DUCHESS AS PRINCESS BOUNTIFUL.--THE DUCHESS AT COURT Christmas is usually spent by the Duke and Duchess at Welbeck, and one of the events of the season is the Household Ball to celebrate the Duke's birthday, which falls on December 28th.
BOUNTIFULadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊntɪfəl/
given or giving freely
From this reading THE DUKE AND DUCHESS AT HOME.--THE DUCHESS AS PRINCESS BOUNTIFUL.--THE DUCHESS AT COURT Christmas is usually spent by the Duke and Duchess at Welbeck, and one of the events of the season is the Household Ball to celebrate the Duke's birthday, which falls on December 28th.
bowernounUS /ˈbaʊər/
a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading The band is almost hidden in a bower of foliage in the centre of the great saloon, and there are 500 guests of all ranks of society from peers and peeresses to the humblest domestic servant.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE DUKE AND DUCHESS AT HOME.--THE DUCHESS AS PRINCESS BOUNTIFUL.--THE DUCHESS AT COURT Christmas is usually spent by the Duke and Duchess at Welbeck, and one of the events of the season is the Household Ball to celebrate the Duke's birthday, which falls on December 28th.
canvasesnounUS /ˈkænvəsɪz/
plural of “canvas” — a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading It is held in the vast underground picture-gallery, with the subjects of the old painters looking down from their canvases upon the gay dancers.
celebrateverbUS /ˈseləbreɪt/
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading THE DUKE AND DUCHESS AT HOME.--THE DUCHESS AS PRINCESS BOUNTIFUL.--THE DUCHESS AT COURT Christmas is usually spent by the Duke and Duchess at Welbeck, and one of the events of the season is the Household Ball to celebrate the Duke's birthday, which falls on December 28th.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading The band is almost hidden in a bower of foliage in the centre of the great saloon, and there are 500 guests of all ranks of society from peers and peeresses to the humblest domestic servant.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Choice exotics, stately palms and seasonable shrubs add to the variety of the decorations.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading THE DUKE AND DUCHESS AT HOME.--THE DUCHESS AS PRINCESS BOUNTIFUL.--THE DUCHESS AT COURT Christmas is usually spent by the Duke and Duchess at Welbeck, and one of the events of the season is the Household Ball to celebrate the Duke's birthday, which falls on December 28th.
Circassion
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From this reading About ten o'olock the Duke and Duchess appear with their house party, and dancing commences with a Circassion Circle.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading About ten o'olock the Duke and Duchess appear with their house party, and dancing commences with a Circassion Circle.
commencesverbUS /kəˈmensəz/
third-person singular of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading About ten o'olock the Duke and Duchess appear with their house party, and dancing commences with a Circassion Circle.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading THE DUKE AND DUCHESS AT HOME.--THE DUCHESS AS PRINCESS BOUNTIFUL.--THE DUCHESS AT COURT Christmas is usually spent by the Duke and Duchess at Welbeck, and one of the events of the season is the Household Ball to celebrate the Duke's birthday, which falls on December 28th.
dancersnounUS /ˈdænsərz/
plural of “dancer” — a performer who dances professionally
From this reading It is held in the vast underground picture-gallery, with the subjects of the old painters looking down from their canvases upon the gay dancers.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading About ten o'olock the Duke and Duchess appear with their house party, and dancing commences with a Circassion Circle.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading THE DUKE AND DUCHESS AT HOME.--THE DUCHESS AS PRINCESS BOUNTIFUL.--THE DUCHESS AT COURT Christmas is usually spent by the Duke and Duchess at Welbeck, and one of the events of the season is the Household Ball to celebrate the Duke's birthday, which falls on December 28th.
decorationsnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify
From this reading Choice exotics, stately palms and seasonable shrubs add to the variety of the decorations.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading The band is almost hidden in a bower of foliage in the centre of the great saloon, and there are 500 guests of all ranks of society from peers and peeresses to the humblest domestic servant.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It is held in the vast underground picture-gallery, with the subjects of the old painters looking down from their canvases upon the gay dancers.
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading THE DUKE AND DUCHESS AT HOME.--THE DUCHESS AS PRINCESS BOUNTIFUL.--THE DUCHESS AT COURT Christmas is usually spent by the Duke and Duchess at Welbeck, and one of the events of the season is the Household Ball to celebrate the Duke's birthday, which falls on December 28th.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading THE DUKE AND DUCHESS AT HOME.--THE DUCHESS AS PRINCESS BOUNTIFUL.--THE DUCHESS AT COURT Christmas is usually spent by the Duke and Duchess at Welbeck, and one of the events of the season is the Household Ball to celebrate the Duke's birthday, which falls on December 28th.
Duke'snounUS /duːks/
possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading THE DUKE AND DUCHESS AT HOME.--THE DUCHESS AS PRINCESS BOUNTIFUL.--THE DUCHESS AT COURT Christmas is usually spent by the Duke and Duchess at Welbeck, and one of the events of the season is the Household Ball to celebrate the Duke's birthday, which falls on December 28th.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THE DUKE AND DUCHESS AT HOME.--THE DUCHESS AS PRINCESS BOUNTIFUL.--THE DUCHESS AT COURT Christmas is usually spent by the Duke and Duchess at Welbeck, and one of the events of the season is the Household Ball to celebrate the Duke's birthday, which falls on December 28th.
exotics
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From this reading Choice exotics, stately palms and seasonable shrubs add to the variety of the decorations.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading THE DUKE AND DUCHESS AT HOME.--THE DUCHESS AS PRINCESS BOUNTIFUL.--THE DUCHESS AT COURT Christmas is usually spent by the Duke and Duchess at Welbeck, and one of the events of the season is the Household Ball to celebrate the Duke's birthday, which falls on December 28th.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The band is almost hidden in a bower of foliage in the centre of the great saloon, and there are 500 guests of all ranks of society from peers and peeresses to the humblest domestic servant.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is held in the vast underground picture-gallery, with the subjects of the old painters looking down from their canvases upon the gay dancers.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading It is held in the vast underground picture-gallery, with the subjects of the old painters looking down from their canvases upon the gay dancers.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The band is almost hidden in a bower of foliage in the centre of the great saloon, and there are 500 guests of all ranks of society from peers and peeresses to the humblest domestic servant.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The band is almost hidden in a bower of foliage in the centre of the great saloon, and there are 500 guests of all ranks of society from peers and peeresses to the humblest domestic servant.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading It is held in the vast underground picture-gallery, with the subjects of the old painters looking down from their canvases upon the gay dancers.
not accessible to view
From this reading The band is almost hidden in a bower of foliage in the centre of the great saloon, and there are 500 guests of all ranks of society from peers and peeresses to the humblest domestic servant.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE DUKE AND DUCHESS AT HOME.--THE DUCHESS AS PRINCESS BOUNTIFUL.--THE DUCHESS AT COURT Christmas is usually spent by the Duke and Duchess at Welbeck, and one of the events of the season is the Household Ball to celebrate the Duke's birthday, which falls on December 28th.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading About ten o'olock the Duke and Duchess appear with their house party, and dancing commences with a Circassion Circle.
a social unit living together
From this reading THE DUKE AND DUCHESS AT HOME.--THE DUCHESS AS PRINCESS BOUNTIFUL.--THE DUCHESS AT COURT Christmas is usually spent by the Duke and Duchess at Welbeck, and one of the events of the season is the Household Ball to celebrate the Duke's birthday, which falls on December 28th.
humblestadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbələst/
superlative of “humble” — low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading The band is almost hidden in a bower of foliage in the centre of the great saloon, and there are 500 guests of all ranks of society from peers and peeresses to the humblest domestic servant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is held in the vast underground picture-gallery, with the subjects of the old painters looking down from their canvases upon the gay dancers.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DUKE AND DUCHESS AT HOME.--THE DUCHESS AS PRINCESS BOUNTIFUL.--THE DUCHESS AT COURT Christmas is usually spent by the Duke and Duchess at Welbeck, and one of the events of the season is the Household Ball to celebrate the Duke's birthday, which falls on December 28th.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is held in the vast underground picture-gallery, with the subjects of the old painters looking down from their canvases upon the gay dancers.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading It is held in the vast underground picture-gallery, with the subjects of the old painters looking down from their canvases upon the gay dancers.
o'olock
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From this reading About ten o'olock the Duke and Duchess appear with their house party, and dancing commences with a Circassion Circle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DUKE AND DUCHESS AT HOME.--THE DUCHESS AS PRINCESS BOUNTIFUL.--THE DUCHESS AT COURT Christmas is usually spent by the Duke and Duchess at Welbeck, and one of the events of the season is the Household Ball to celebrate the Duke's birthday, which falls on December 28th.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It is held in the vast underground picture-gallery, with the subjects of the old painters looking down from their canvases upon the gay dancers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE DUKE AND DUCHESS AT HOME.--THE DUCHESS AS PRINCESS BOUNTIFUL.--THE DUCHESS AT COURT Christmas is usually spent by the Duke and Duchess at Welbeck, and one of the events of the season is the Household Ball to celebrate the Duke's birthday, which falls on December 28th.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE DUKE AND DUCHESS AT HOME.--THE DUCHESS AS PRINCESS BOUNTIFUL.--THE DUCHESS AT COURT Christmas is usually spent by the Duke and Duchess at Welbeck, and one of the events of the season is the Household Ball to celebrate the Duke's birthday, which falls on December 28th.
paintersnounUS /ˈpeɪntərz/
plural of “painter” — an artist who paints
From this reading It is held in the vast underground picture-gallery, with the subjects of the old painters looking down from their canvases upon the gay dancers.
palmsnounUS /pɑːmz/
plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading Choice exotics, stately palms and seasonable shrubs add to the variety of the decorations.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading About ten o'olock the Duke and Duchess appear with their house party, and dancing commences with a Circassion Circle.
peeresses
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From this reading The band is almost hidden in a bower of foliage in the centre of the great saloon, and there are 500 guests of all ranks of society from peers and peeresses to the humblest domestic servant.
peersnounUS /pɪrz/
plural of “peer” — a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading The band is almost hidden in a bower of foliage in the centre of the great saloon, and there are 500 guests of all ranks of society from peers and peeresses to the humblest domestic servant.
picture-gallery
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From this reading It is held in the vast underground picture-gallery, with the subjects of the old painters looking down from their canvases upon the gay dancers.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading THE DUKE AND DUCHESS AT HOME.--THE DUCHESS AS PRINCESS BOUNTIFUL.--THE DUCHESS AT COURT Christmas is usually spent by the Duke and Duchess at Welbeck, and one of the events of the season is the Household Ball to celebrate the Duke's birthday, which falls on December 28th.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading The band is almost hidden in a bower of foliage in the centre of the great saloon, and there are 500 guests of all ranks of society from peers and peeresses to the humblest domestic servant.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading The band is almost hidden in a bower of foliage in the centre of the great saloon, and there are 500 guests of all ranks of society from peers and peeresses to the humblest domestic servant.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading THE DUKE AND DUCHESS AT HOME.--THE DUCHESS AS PRINCESS BOUNTIFUL.--THE DUCHESS AT COURT Christmas is usually spent by the Duke and Duchess at Welbeck, and one of the events of the season is the Household Ball to celebrate the Duke's birthday, which falls on December 28th.
seasonableadjectiveUS /ˈsiːzənəbəl/
in keeping with the season
From this reading Choice exotics, stately palms and seasonable shrubs add to the variety of the decorations.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The band is almost hidden in a bower of foliage in the centre of the great saloon, and there are 500 guests of all ranks of society from peers and peeresses to the humblest domestic servant.
shrubsnounUS /ʃrʌbz/
plural of “shrub” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Choice exotics, stately palms and seasonable shrubs add to the variety of the decorations.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The band is almost hidden in a bower of foliage in the centre of the great saloon, and there are 500 guests of all ranks of society from peers and peeresses to the humblest domestic servant.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading THE DUKE AND DUCHESS AT HOME.--THE DUCHESS AS PRINCESS BOUNTIFUL.--THE DUCHESS AT COURT Christmas is usually spent by the Duke and Duchess at Welbeck, and one of the events of the season is the Household Ball to celebrate the Duke's birthday, which falls on December 28th.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Choice exotics, stately palms and seasonable shrubs add to the variety of the decorations.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It is held in the vast underground picture-gallery, with the subjects of the old painters looking down from their canvases upon the gay dancers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading About ten o'olock the Duke and Duchess appear with their house party, and dancing commences with a Circassion Circle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DUKE AND DUCHESS AT HOME.--THE DUCHESS AS PRINCESS BOUNTIFUL.--THE DUCHESS AT COURT Christmas is usually spent by the Duke and Duchess at Welbeck, and one of the events of the season is the Household Ball to celebrate the Duke's birthday, which falls on December 28th.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is held in the vast underground picture-gallery, with the subjects of the old painters looking down from their canvases upon the gay dancers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The band is almost hidden in a bower of foliage in the centre of the great saloon, and there are 500 guests of all ranks of society from peers and peeresses to the humblest domestic servant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DUKE AND DUCHESS AT HOME.--THE DUCHESS AS PRINCESS BOUNTIFUL.--THE DUCHESS AT COURT Christmas is usually spent by the Duke and Duchess at Welbeck, and one of the events of the season is the Household Ball to celebrate the Duke's birthday, which falls on December 28th.
undergroundadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərɡraʊnd/
under the level of the ground
From this reading It is held in the vast underground picture-gallery, with the subjects of the old painters looking down from their canvases upon the gay dancers.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It is held in the vast underground picture-gallery, with the subjects of the old painters looking down from their canvases upon the gay dancers.
under normal conditions
From this reading THE DUKE AND DUCHESS AT HOME.--THE DUCHESS AS PRINCESS BOUNTIFUL.--THE DUCHESS AT COURT Christmas is usually spent by the Duke and Duchess at Welbeck, and one of the events of the season is the Household Ball to celebrate the Duke's birthday, which falls on December 28th.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading Choice exotics, stately palms and seasonable shrubs add to the variety of the decorations.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading It is held in the vast underground picture-gallery, with the subjects of the old painters looking down from their canvases upon the gay dancers.
Welbeck
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From this reading THE DUKE AND DUCHESS AT HOME.--THE DUCHESS AS PRINCESS BOUNTIFUL.--THE DUCHESS AT COURT Christmas is usually spent by the Duke and Duchess at Welbeck, and one of the events of the season is the Household Ball to celebrate the Duke's birthday, which falls on December 28th.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE DUKE AND DUCHESS AT HOME.--THE DUCHESS AS PRINCESS BOUNTIFUL.--THE DUCHESS AT COURT Christmas is usually spent by the Duke and Duchess at Welbeck, and one of the events of the season is the Household Ball to celebrate the Duke's birthday, which falls on December 28th.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is held in the vast underground picture-gallery, with the subjects of the old painters looking down from their canvases upon the gay dancers.
