used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The little village lay in a deep warm hollow, and was thoroughly protected at the back by the hills, while in the front its shores were washed by the sea, which had a warming as well as bracing effect on the atmosphere.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading To "society" people it would have proved insufferably dull, because society people, lacking intelligence to do anything themselves, always want everything done for them.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading To invalids requiring an equable temperature, it would have been a far more ideal winter resort than any corner of the much-vaunted Riviera, except indeed for the fact that feeding and gambling dens were not among its attractions.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To invalids requiring an equable temperature, it would have been a far more ideal winter resort than any corner of the much-vaunted Riviera, except indeed for the fact that feeding and gambling dens were not among its attractions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The dreariest season of the year had now set in, but frost and cold were very seldom felt severely in Weircombe.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading To invalids requiring an equable temperature, it would have been a far more ideal winter resort than any corner of the much-vaunted Riviera, except indeed for the fact that feeding and gambling dens were not among its attractions.
any thing at all
From this reading To "society" people it would have proved insufferably dull, because society people, lacking intelligence to do anything themselves, always want everything done for them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The little village lay in a deep warm hollow, and was thoroughly protected at the back by the hills, while in the front its shores were washed by the sea, which had a warming as well as bracing effect on the atmosphere.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The little village lay in a deep warm hollow, and was thoroughly protected at the back by the hills, while in the front its shores were washed by the sea, which had a warming as well as bracing effect on the atmosphere.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading The little village lay in a deep warm hollow, and was thoroughly protected at the back by the hills, while in the front its shores were washed by the sea, which had a warming as well as bracing effect on the atmosphere.
attractionsnounUS /əˈtrækʃənz/
plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading To invalids requiring an equable temperature, it would have been a far more ideal winter resort than any corner of the much-vaunted Riviera, except indeed for the fact that feeding and gambling dens were not among its attractions.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The little village lay in a deep warm hollow, and was thoroughly protected at the back by the hills, while in the front its shores were washed by the sea, which had a warming as well as bracing effect on the atmosphere.
for the reason that
From this reading To "society" people it would have proved insufferably dull, because society people, lacking intelligence to do anything themselves, always want everything done for them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To invalids requiring an equable temperature, it would have been a far more ideal winter resort than any corner of the much-vaunted Riviera, except indeed for the fact that feeding and gambling dens were not among its attractions.
bracingnounUS /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/
a structural member used to stiffen a framework
From this reading The little village lay in a deep warm hollow, and was thoroughly protected at the back by the hills, while in the front its shores were washed by the sea, which had a warming as well as bracing effect on the atmosphere.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The dreariest season of the year had now set in, but frost and cold were very seldom felt severely in Weircombe.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The little village lay in a deep warm hollow, and was thoroughly protected at the back by the hills, while in the front its shores were washed by the sea, which had a warming as well as bracing effect on the atmosphere.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The dreariest season of the year had now set in, but frost and cold were very seldom felt severely in Weircombe.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading To invalids requiring an equable temperature, it would have been a far more ideal winter resort than any corner of the much-vaunted Riviera, except indeed for the fact that feeding and gambling dens were not among its attractions.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The little village lay in a deep warm hollow, and was thoroughly protected at the back by the hills, while in the front its shores were washed by the sea, which had a warming as well as bracing effect on the atmosphere.
densnounUS /denz/
plural of “den” — the habitation of wild animals
From this reading To invalids requiring an equable temperature, it would have been a far more ideal winter resort than any corner of the much-vaunted Riviera, except indeed for the fact that feeding and gambling dens were not among its attractions.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading To "society" people it would have proved insufferably dull, because society people, lacking intelligence to do anything themselves, always want everything done for them.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading To "society" people it would have proved insufferably dull, because society people, lacking intelligence to do anything themselves, always want everything done for them.
dreariest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The dreariest season of the year had now set in, but frost and cold were very seldom felt severely in Weircombe.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading To "society" people it would have proved insufferably dull, because society people, lacking intelligence to do anything themselves, always want everything done for them.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The little village lay in a deep warm hollow, and was thoroughly protected at the back by the hills, while in the front its shores were washed by the sea, which had a warming as well as bracing effect on the atmosphere.
equableadjectiveUS /ˈekwəbəl/
not varying
From this reading To invalids requiring an equable temperature, it would have been a far more ideal winter resort than any corner of the much-vaunted Riviera, except indeed for the fact that feeding and gambling dens were not among its attractions.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading To "society" people it would have proved insufferably dull, because society people, lacking intelligence to do anything themselves, always want everything done for them.
apart from; not including
From this reading To invalids requiring an equable temperature, it would have been a far more ideal winter resort than any corner of the much-vaunted Riviera, except indeed for the fact that feeding and gambling dens were not among its attractions.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading To invalids requiring an equable temperature, it would have been a far more ideal winter resort than any corner of the much-vaunted Riviera, except indeed for the fact that feeding and gambling dens were not among its attractions.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading To invalids requiring an equable temperature, it would have been a far more ideal winter resort than any corner of the much-vaunted Riviera, except indeed for the fact that feeding and gambling dens were not among its attractions.
feedingnounUS /ˈfiːdɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading To invalids requiring an equable temperature, it would have been a far more ideal winter resort than any corner of the much-vaunted Riviera, except indeed for the fact that feeding and gambling dens were not among its attractions.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The dreariest season of the year had now set in, but frost and cold were very seldom felt severely in Weircombe.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading Weircombe folk would not have understood that method of living.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To invalids requiring an equable temperature, it would have been a far more ideal winter resort than any corner of the much-vaunted Riviera, except indeed for the fact that feeding and gambling dens were not among its attractions.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The little village lay in a deep warm hollow, and was thoroughly protected at the back by the hills, while in the front its shores were washed by the sea, which had a warming as well as bracing effect on the atmosphere.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading The dreariest season of the year had now set in, but frost and cold were very seldom felt severely in Weircombe.
gamblingnounUS /ˈɡæmbəlɪŋ/
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
From this reading To invalids requiring an equable temperature, it would have been a far more ideal winter resort than any corner of the much-vaunted Riviera, except indeed for the fact that feeding and gambling dens were not among its attractions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The dreariest season of the year had now set in, but frost and cold were very seldom felt severely in Weircombe.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To invalids requiring an equable temperature, it would have been a far more ideal winter resort than any corner of the much-vaunted Riviera, except indeed for the fact that feeding and gambling dens were not among its attractions.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The little village lay in a deep warm hollow, and was thoroughly protected at the back by the hills, while in the front its shores were washed by the sea, which had a warming as well as bracing effect on the atmosphere.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading The little village lay in a deep warm hollow, and was thoroughly protected at the back by the hills, while in the front its shores were washed by the sea, which had a warming as well as bracing effect on the atmosphere.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading To invalids requiring an equable temperature, it would have been a far more ideal winter resort than any corner of the much-vaunted Riviera, except indeed for the fact that feeding and gambling dens were not among its attractions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The dreariest season of the year had now set in, but frost and cold were very seldom felt severely in Weircombe.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading To invalids requiring an equable temperature, it would have been a far more ideal winter resort than any corner of the much-vaunted Riviera, except indeed for the fact that feeding and gambling dens were not among its attractions.
insufferablyadverb
to an insufferable degree
From this reading To "society" people it would have proved insufferably dull, because society people, lacking intelligence to do anything themselves, always want everything done for them.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading To "society" people it would have proved insufferably dull, because society people, lacking intelligence to do anything themselves, always want everything done for them.
invalidsnounUS /ˈɪnvələdz/
plural of “invalid” — someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading To invalids requiring an equable temperature, it would have been a far more ideal winter resort than any corner of the much-vaunted Riviera, except indeed for the fact that feeding and gambling dens were not among its attractions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To invalids requiring an equable temperature, it would have been a far more ideal winter resort than any corner of the much-vaunted Riviera, except indeed for the fact that feeding and gambling dens were not among its attractions.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The little village lay in a deep warm hollow, and was thoroughly protected at the back by the hills, while in the front its shores were washed by the sea, which had a warming as well as bracing effect on the atmosphere.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading To "society" people it would have proved insufferably dull, because society people, lacking intelligence to do anything themselves, always want everything done for them.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The little village lay in a deep warm hollow, and was thoroughly protected at the back by the hills, while in the front its shores were washed by the sea, which had a warming as well as bracing effect on the atmosphere.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little village lay in a deep warm hollow, and was thoroughly protected at the back by the hills, while in the front its shores were washed by the sea, which had a warming as well as bracing effect on the atmosphere.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Weircombe folk would not have understood that method of living.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Weircombe folk would not have understood that method of living.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To invalids requiring an equable temperature, it would have been a far more ideal winter resort than any corner of the much-vaunted Riviera, except indeed for the fact that feeding and gambling dens were not among its attractions.
much-vaunted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To invalids requiring an equable temperature, it would have been a far more ideal winter resort than any corner of the much-vaunted Riviera, except indeed for the fact that feeding and gambling dens were not among its attractions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To invalids requiring an equable temperature, it would have been a far more ideal winter resort than any corner of the much-vaunted Riviera, except indeed for the fact that feeding and gambling dens were not among its attractions.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The dreariest season of the year had now set in, but frost and cold were very seldom felt severely in Weircombe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The dreariest season of the year had now set in, but frost and cold were very seldom felt severely in Weircombe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The little village lay in a deep warm hollow, and was thoroughly protected at the back by the hills, while in the front its shores were washed by the sea, which had a warming as well as bracing effect on the atmosphere.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading To "society" people it would have proved insufferably dull, because society people, lacking intelligence to do anything themselves, always want everything done for them.
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading The little village lay in a deep warm hollow, and was thoroughly protected at the back by the hills, while in the front its shores were washed by the sea, which had a warming as well as bracing effect on the atmosphere.
established beyond doubt
From this reading To "society" people it would have proved insufferably dull, because society people, lacking intelligence to do anything themselves, always want everything done for them.
requiringverbUS /riˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading To invalids requiring an equable temperature, it would have been a far more ideal winter resort than any corner of the much-vaunted Riviera, except indeed for the fact that feeding and gambling dens were not among its attractions.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading To invalids requiring an equable temperature, it would have been a far more ideal winter resort than any corner of the much-vaunted Riviera, except indeed for the fact that feeding and gambling dens were not among its attractions.
RivieranounUS /ˌrɪviˈerə/
a coastal area between La Spezia in Italy and Cannes in France
From this reading To invalids requiring an equable temperature, it would have been a far more ideal winter resort than any corner of the much-vaunted Riviera, except indeed for the fact that feeding and gambling dens were not among its attractions.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The little village lay in a deep warm hollow, and was thoroughly protected at the back by the hills, while in the front its shores were washed by the sea, which had a warming as well as bracing effect on the atmosphere.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The dreariest season of the year had now set in, but frost and cold were very seldom felt severely in Weircombe.
not often
From this reading The dreariest season of the year had now set in, but frost and cold were very seldom felt severely in Weircombe.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The dreariest season of the year had now set in, but frost and cold were very seldom felt severely in Weircombe.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading The dreariest season of the year had now set in, but frost and cold were very seldom felt severely in Weircombe.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The little village lay in a deep warm hollow, and was thoroughly protected at the back by the hills, while in the front its shores were washed by the sea, which had a warming as well as bracing effect on the atmosphere.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading To "society" people it would have proved insufferably dull, because society people, lacking intelligence to do anything themselves, always want everything done for them.
temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading To invalids requiring an equable temperature, it would have been a far more ideal winter resort than any corner of the much-vaunted Riviera, except indeed for the fact that feeding and gambling dens were not among its attractions.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading To invalids requiring an equable temperature, it would have been a far more ideal winter resort than any corner of the much-vaunted Riviera, except indeed for the fact that feeding and gambling dens were not among its attractions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To invalids requiring an equable temperature, it would have been a far more ideal winter resort than any corner of the much-vaunted Riviera, except indeed for the fact that feeding and gambling dens were not among its attractions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The dreariest season of the year had now set in, but frost and cold were very seldom felt severely in Weircombe.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading To "society" people it would have proved insufferably dull, because society people, lacking intelligence to do anything themselves, always want everything done for them.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading To "society" people it would have proved insufferably dull, because society people, lacking intelligence to do anything themselves, always want everything done for them.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading The little village lay in a deep warm hollow, and was thoroughly protected at the back by the hills, while in the front its shores were washed by the sea, which had a warming as well as bracing effect on the atmosphere.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To invalids requiring an equable temperature, it would have been a far more ideal winter resort than any corner of the much-vaunted Riviera, except indeed for the fact that feeding and gambling dens were not among its attractions.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Weircombe folk would not have understood that method of living.
precisely as stated
From this reading The dreariest season of the year had now set in, but frost and cold were very seldom felt severely in Weircombe.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The little village lay in a deep warm hollow, and was thoroughly protected at the back by the hills, while in the front its shores were washed by the sea, which had a warming as well as bracing effect on the atmosphere.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading To "society" people it would have proved insufferably dull, because society people, lacking intelligence to do anything themselves, always want everything done for them.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The little village lay in a deep warm hollow, and was thoroughly protected at the back by the hills, while in the front its shores were washed by the sea, which had a warming as well as bracing effect on the atmosphere.
warmingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrmɪŋ/
imparting heat
From this reading The little village lay in a deep warm hollow, and was thoroughly protected at the back by the hills, while in the front its shores were washed by the sea, which had a warming as well as bracing effect on the atmosphere.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The little village lay in a deep warm hollow, and was thoroughly protected at the back by the hills, while in the front its shores were washed by the sea, which had a warming as well as bracing effect on the atmosphere.
washedadjectiveUS /wɑːʃt/
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading The little village lay in a deep warm hollow, and was thoroughly protected at the back by the hills, while in the front its shores were washed by the sea, which had a warming as well as bracing effect on the atmosphere.
Weircombe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The dreariest season of the year had now set in, but frost and cold were very seldom felt severely in Weircombe.
(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 little village lay in a deep warm hollow, and was thoroughly protected at the back by the hills, while in the front its shores were washed by the sea, which had a warming as well as bracing effect on the atmosphere.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The dreariest season of the year had now set in, but frost and cold were very seldom felt severely in Weircombe.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The little village lay in a deep warm hollow, and was thoroughly protected at the back by the hills, while in the front its shores were washed by the sea, which had a warming as well as bracing effect on the atmosphere.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The little village lay in a deep warm hollow, and was thoroughly protected at the back by the hills, while in the front its shores were washed by the sea, which had a warming as well as bracing effect on the atmosphere.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading To invalids requiring an equable temperature, it would have been a far more ideal winter resort than any corner of the much-vaunted Riviera, except indeed for the fact that feeding and gambling dens were not among its attractions.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To invalids requiring an equable temperature, it would have been a far more ideal winter resort than any corner of the much-vaunted Riviera, except indeed for the fact that feeding and gambling dens were not among its attractions.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The dreariest season of the year had now set in, but frost and cold were very seldom felt severely in Weircombe.
