used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading October had come, and autumn began to show its reign in a marked manner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading October had come, and autumn began to show its reign in a marked manner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Duke, as well as his wife, loved to entertain small circles, and did not wish to disturb the quiet and freedom of their autumn visit with brilliant entertainments.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With the exception of that large fete which had collected the whole community, and the hunts, which were naturally prominent at this time of the year, no particular festivities took place.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading October had come, and autumn began to show its reign in a marked manner.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading October had come, and autumn began to show its reign in a marked manner.
cause to be bored
From this reading The foliage of the trees bore gay tints; the country was wrapped, morning and night, in mist.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The Duke, as well as his wife, loved to entertain small circles, and did not wish to disturb the quiet and freedom of their autumn visit with brilliant entertainments.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The nights sometimes brought frost, while the days were unusually fine and sunny.
circlesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “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 The Duke, as well as his wife, loved to entertain small circles, and did not wish to disturb the quiet and freedom of their autumn visit with brilliant entertainments.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading With the exception of that large fete which had collected the whole community, and the hunts, which were naturally prominent at this time of the year, no particular festivities took place.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading October had come, and autumn began to show its reign in a marked manner.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading With the exception of that large fete which had collected the whole community, and the hunts, which were naturally prominent at this time of the year, no particular festivities took place.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The foliage of the trees bore gay tints; the country was wrapped, morning and night, in mist.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The nights sometimes brought frost, while the days were unusually fine and sunny.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Duke, as well as his wife, loved to entertain small circles, and did not wish to disturb the quiet and freedom of their autumn visit with brilliant entertainments.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading The Duke, as well as his wife, loved to entertain small circles, and did not wish to disturb the quiet and freedom of their autumn visit with brilliant entertainments.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading The Duke, as well as his wife, loved to entertain small circles, and did not wish to disturb the quiet and freedom of their autumn visit with brilliant entertainments.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading The Duke, as well as his wife, loved to entertain small circles, and did not wish to disturb the quiet and freedom of their autumn visit with brilliant entertainments.
entertainmentsnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənts/
plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading The Duke, as well as his wife, loved to entertain small circles, and did not wish to disturb the quiet and freedom of their autumn visit with brilliant entertainments.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading With the exception of that large fete which had collected the whole community, and the hunts, which were naturally prominent at this time of the year, no particular festivities took place.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading With the exception of that large fete which had collected the whole community, and the hunts, which were naturally prominent at this time of the year, no particular festivities took place.
feteverbUS /feɪt/
have a celebration
From this reading With the exception of that large fete which had collected the whole community, and the hunts, which were naturally prominent at this time of the year, no particular festivities took place.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The nights sometimes brought frost, while the days were unusually fine and sunny.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The foliage of the trees bore gay tints; the country was wrapped, morning and night, in mist.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading The Duke, as well as his wife, loved to entertain small circles, and did not wish to disturb the quiet and freedom of their autumn visit with brilliant entertainments.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading The nights sometimes brought frost, while the days were unusually fine and sunny.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The foliage of the trees bore gay tints; the country was wrapped, morning and night, in mist.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading October had come, and autumn began to show its reign in a marked manner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Duke, as well as his wife, loved to entertain small circles, and did not wish to disturb the quiet and freedom of their autumn visit with brilliant entertainments.
huntsnounUS /hʌnts/
plural of “hunt” — Englishman and Pre-Raphaelite painter (1827-1910)
From this reading With the exception of that large fete which had collected the whole community, and the hunts, which were naturally prominent at this time of the year, no particular festivities took place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading October had come, and autumn began to show its reign in a marked manner.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading October had come, and autumn began to show its reign in a marked manner.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading With the exception of that large fete which had collected the whole community, and the hunts, which were naturally prominent at this time of the year, no particular festivities took place.
held dear
From this reading The Duke, as well as his wife, loved to entertain small circles, and did not wish to disturb the quiet and freedom of their autumn visit with brilliant entertainments.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading October had come, and autumn began to show its reign in a marked manner.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading October had come, and autumn began to show its reign in a marked manner.
become covered with mist
From this reading The foliage of the trees bore gay tints; the country was wrapped, morning and night, in mist.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The foliage of the trees bore gay tints; the country was wrapped, morning and night, in mist.
as might be expected
From this reading With the exception of that large fete which had collected the whole community, and the hunts, which were naturally prominent at this time of the year, no particular festivities took place.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The foliage of the trees bore gay tints; the country was wrapped, morning and night, in mist.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading The nights sometimes brought frost, while the days were unusually fine and sunny.
not any; not one
From this reading With the exception of that large fete which had collected the whole community, and the hunts, which were naturally prominent at this time of the year, no particular festivities took place.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Duke, as well as his wife, loved to entertain small circles, and did not wish to disturb the quiet and freedom of their autumn visit with brilliant entertainments.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading October had come, and autumn began to show its reign in a marked manner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The foliage of the trees bore gay tints; the country was wrapped, morning and night, in mist.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading With the exception of that large fete which had collected the whole community, and the hunts, which were naturally prominent at this time of the year, no particular festivities took place.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading With the exception of that large fete which had collected the whole community, and the hunts, which were naturally prominent at this time of the year, no particular festivities took place.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading With the exception of that large fete which had collected the whole community, and the hunts, which were naturally prominent at this time of the year, no particular festivities took place.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The Duke, as well as his wife, loved to entertain small circles, and did not wish to disturb the quiet and freedom of their autumn visit with brilliant entertainments.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading October had come, and autumn began to show its reign in a marked manner.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading October had come, and autumn began to show its reign in a marked manner.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Duke, as well as his wife, loved to entertain small circles, and did not wish to disturb the quiet and freedom of their autumn visit with brilliant entertainments.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading The nights sometimes brought frost, while the days were unusually fine and sunny.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The nights sometimes brought frost, while the days were unusually fine and sunny.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With the exception of that large fete which had collected the whole community, and the hunts, which were naturally prominent at this time of the year, no particular festivities took place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The foliage of the trees bore gay tints; the country was wrapped, morning and night, in mist.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Duke, as well as his wife, loved to entertain small circles, and did not wish to disturb the quiet and freedom of their autumn visit with brilliant entertainments.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With the exception of that large fete which had collected the whole community, and the hunts, which were naturally prominent at this time of the year, no particular festivities took place.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading With the exception of that large fete which had collected the whole community, and the hunts, which were naturally prominent at this time of the year, no particular festivities took place.
tintsnounUS /tɪnts/
plural of “tint” — a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading The foliage of the trees bore gay tints; the country was wrapped, morning and night, in mist.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading October had come, and autumn began to show its reign in a marked manner.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading With the exception of that large fete which had collected the whole community, and the hunts, which were naturally prominent at this time of the year, no particular festivities took place.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The foliage of the trees bore gay tints; the country was wrapped, morning and night, in mist.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading The nights sometimes brought frost, while the days were unusually fine and sunny.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The Duke, as well as his wife, loved to entertain small circles, and did not wish to disturb the quiet and freedom of their autumn visit with brilliant entertainments.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The foliage of the trees bore gay tints; the country was wrapped, morning and night, in mist.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The Duke, as well as his wife, loved to entertain small circles, and did not wish to disturb the quiet and freedom of their autumn visit with brilliant entertainments.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The nights sometimes brought frost, while the days were unusually fine and sunny.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With the exception of that large fete which had collected the whole community, and the hunts, which were naturally prominent at this time of the year, no particular festivities took place.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The nights sometimes brought frost, while the days were unusually fine and sunny.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading With the exception of that large fete which had collected the whole community, and the hunts, which were naturally prominent at this time of the year, no particular festivities took place.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The Duke, as well as his wife, loved to entertain small circles, and did not wish to disturb the quiet and freedom of their autumn visit with brilliant entertainments.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading The Duke, as well as his wife, loved to entertain small circles, and did not wish to disturb the quiet and freedom of their autumn visit with brilliant entertainments.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the exception of that large fete which had collected the whole community, and the hunts, which were naturally prominent at this time of the year, no particular festivities took place.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading The foliage of the trees bore gay tints; the country was wrapped, morning and night, in mist.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading With the exception of that large fete which had collected the whole community, and the hunts, which were naturally prominent at this time of the year, no particular festivities took place.
