used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HIGH MASS AND WHAT HAPPENED AT IT The morning dawned more soft and lovely than the preceding one: a boon to the good people of Rivoli, for it was a gala-day with them.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Nor were sober grey and brown wanting, hues suitable, according to the same authority, to ladies of a more advanced age.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Nor were sober grey and brown wanting, hues suitable, according to the same authority, to ladies of a more advanced age.
how long something has existed
From this reading Nor were sober grey and brown wanting, hues suitable, according to the same authority, to ladies of a more advanced age.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Suffice it to say there was sufficient white, blue, and black among them to gladden the heart of his Holiness the late Pope, who has expressed his approval of these colours as most becoming to young persons.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Daphne, my uncle and myself rose with the break of day, and at an early hour we were standing in the market-place watching the worshippers throng into the cathedral.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HIGH MASS AND WHAT HAPPENED AT IT The morning dawned more soft and lovely than the preceding one: a boon to the good people of Rivoli, for it was a gala-day with them.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading Suffice it to say there was sufficient white, blue, and black among them to gladden the heart of his Holiness the late Pope, who has expressed his approval of these colours as most becoming to young persons.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Suffice it to say there was sufficient white, blue, and black among them to gladden the heart of his Holiness the late Pope, who has expressed his approval of these colours as most becoming to young persons.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HIGH MASS AND WHAT HAPPENED AT IT The morning dawned more soft and lovely than the preceding one: a boon to the good people of Rivoli, for it was a gala-day with them.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Be it far from me to attempt to describe the various ornaments and robes displayed by the dames of Rivoli on this festal occasion: the silver chains and rich headdresses, the dainty cloaks and embroidered kirtles.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Nor were sober grey and brown wanting, hues suitable, according to the same authority, to ladies of a more advanced age.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Be it far from me to attempt to describe the various ornaments and robes displayed by the dames of Rivoli on this festal occasion: the silver chains and rich headdresses, the dainty cloaks and embroidered kirtles.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Suffice it to say there was sufficient white, blue, and black among them to gladden the heart of his Holiness the late Pope, who has expressed his approval of these colours as most becoming to young persons.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Suffice it to say there was sufficient white, blue, and black among them to gladden the heart of his Holiness the late Pope, who has expressed his approval of these colours as most becoming to young persons.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Suffice it to say there was sufficient white, blue, and black among them to gladden the heart of his Holiness the late Pope, who has expressed his approval of these colours as most becoming to young persons.
boonnounUS /buːn/
a desirable state
From this reading HIGH MASS AND WHAT HAPPENED AT IT The morning dawned more soft and lovely than the preceding one: a boon to the good people of Rivoli, for it was a gala-day with them.
terminate
From this reading Daphne, my uncle and myself rose with the break of day, and at an early hour we were standing in the market-place watching the worshippers throng into the cathedral.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Nor were sober grey and brown wanting, hues suitable, according to the same authority, to ladies of a more advanced age.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Be it far from me to attempt to describe the various ornaments and robes displayed by the dames of Rivoli on this festal occasion: the silver chains and rich headdresses, the dainty cloaks and embroidered kirtles.
cathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading Daphne, my uncle and myself rose with the break of day, and at an early hour we were standing in the market-place watching the worshippers throng into the cathedral.
chainsnounUS /tʃeɪnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading Be it far from me to attempt to describe the various ornaments and robes displayed by the dames of Rivoli on this festal occasion: the silver chains and rich headdresses, the dainty cloaks and embroidered kirtles.
cloaks
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From this reading Be it far from me to attempt to describe the various ornaments and robes displayed by the dames of Rivoli on this festal occasion: the silver chains and rich headdresses, the dainty cloaks and embroidered kirtles.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading Suffice it to say there was sufficient white, blue, and black among them to gladden the heart of his Holiness the late Pope, who has expressed his approval of these colours as most becoming to young persons.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading Be it far from me to attempt to describe the various ornaments and robes displayed by the dames of Rivoli on this festal occasion: the silver chains and rich headdresses, the dainty cloaks and embroidered kirtles.
damesnounUS /deɪmz/
plural of “dame” — informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading Be it far from me to attempt to describe the various ornaments and robes displayed by the dames of Rivoli on this festal occasion: the silver chains and rich headdresses, the dainty cloaks and embroidered kirtles.
DaphnenounUS /ˈdæfni/
any of several ornamental shrubs with shiny mostly evergreen leaves and clusters of small bell-shaped flowers
From this reading Daphne, my uncle and myself rose with the break of day, and at an early hour we were standing in the market-place watching the worshippers throng into the cathedral.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading HIGH MASS AND WHAT HAPPENED AT IT The morning dawned more soft and lovely than the preceding one: a boon to the good people of Rivoli, for it was a gala-day with them.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Daphne, my uncle and myself rose with the break of day, and at an early hour we were standing in the market-place watching the worshippers throng into the cathedral.
give a description of
From this reading Be it far from me to attempt to describe the various ornaments and robes displayed by the dames of Rivoli on this festal occasion: the silver chains and rich headdresses, the dainty cloaks and embroidered kirtles.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Be it far from me to attempt to describe the various ornaments and robes displayed by the dames of Rivoli on this festal occasion: the silver chains and rich headdresses, the dainty cloaks and embroidered kirtles.
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 Daphne, my uncle and myself rose with the break of day, and at an early hour we were standing in the market-place watching the worshippers throng into the cathedral.
embroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading Be it far from me to attempt to describe the various ornaments and robes displayed by the dames of Rivoli on this festal occasion: the silver chains and rich headdresses, the dainty cloaks and embroidered kirtles.
communicated in words
From this reading Suffice it to say there was sufficient white, blue, and black among them to gladden the heart of his Holiness the late Pope, who has expressed his approval of these colours as most becoming to young persons.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Be it far from me to attempt to describe the various ornaments and robes displayed by the dames of Rivoli on this festal occasion: the silver chains and rich headdresses, the dainty cloaks and embroidered kirtles.
festaladjective
offering fun and gaiety
From this reading Be it far from me to attempt to describe the various ornaments and robes displayed by the dames of Rivoli on this festal occasion: the silver chains and rich headdresses, the dainty cloaks and embroidered kirtles.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HIGH MASS AND WHAT HAPPENED AT IT The morning dawned more soft and lovely than the preceding one: a boon to the good people of Rivoli, for it was a gala-day with them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Be it far from me to attempt to describe the various ornaments and robes displayed by the dames of Rivoli on this festal occasion: the silver chains and rich headdresses, the dainty cloaks and embroidered kirtles.
gala-day
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From this reading HIGH MASS AND WHAT HAPPENED AT IT The morning dawned more soft and lovely than the preceding one: a boon to the good people of Rivoli, for it was a gala-day with them.
gladdenverbUS /ˈɡlædən/
make glad or happy
From this reading Suffice it to say there was sufficient white, blue, and black among them to gladden the heart of his Holiness the late Pope, who has expressed his approval of these colours as most becoming to young persons.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading HIGH MASS AND WHAT HAPPENED AT IT The morning dawned more soft and lovely than the preceding one: a boon to the good people of Rivoli, for it was a gala-day with them.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading Nor were sober grey and brown wanting, hues suitable, according to the same authority, to ladies of a more advanced age.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading HIGH MASS AND WHAT HAPPENED AT IT The morning dawned more soft and lovely than the preceding one: a boon to the good people of Rivoli, for it was a gala-day with them.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Suffice it to say there was sufficient white, blue, and black among them to gladden the heart of his Holiness the late Pope, who has expressed his approval of these colours as most becoming to young persons.
headdressesnounUS /ˈheddresəz/
plural of “headdress” — clothing for the head
From this reading Be it far from me to attempt to describe the various ornaments and robes displayed by the dames of Rivoli on this festal occasion: the silver chains and rich headdresses, the dainty cloaks and embroidered kirtles.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Suffice it to say there was sufficient white, blue, and black among them to gladden the heart of his Holiness the late Pope, who has expressed his approval of these colours as most becoming to young persons.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading HIGH MASS AND WHAT HAPPENED AT IT The morning dawned more soft and lovely than the preceding one: a boon to the good people of Rivoli, for it was a gala-day with them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Suffice it to say there was sufficient white, blue, and black among them to gladden the heart of his Holiness the late Pope, who has expressed his approval of these colours as most becoming to young persons.
HolinessnounUS /ˈhoʊlinəs/
the quality of being holy
From this reading Suffice it to say there was sufficient white, blue, and black among them to gladden the heart of his Holiness the late Pope, who has expressed his approval of these colours as most becoming to young persons.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Daphne, my uncle and myself rose with the break of day, and at an early hour we were standing in the market-place watching the worshippers throng into the cathedral.
huesnounUS /hjuːz/
plural of “hue” — the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading Nor were sober grey and brown wanting, hues suitable, according to the same authority, to ladies of a more advanced age.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Daphne, my uncle and myself rose with the break of day, and at an early hour we were standing in the market-place watching the worshippers throng into the cathedral.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Daphne, my uncle and myself rose with the break of day, and at an early hour we were standing in the market-place watching the worshippers throng into the cathedral.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HIGH MASS AND WHAT HAPPENED AT IT The morning dawned more soft and lovely than the preceding one: a boon to the good people of Rivoli, for it was a gala-day with them.
kirtles
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From this reading Be it far from me to attempt to describe the various ornaments and robes displayed by the dames of Rivoli on this festal occasion: the silver chains and rich headdresses, the dainty cloaks and embroidered kirtles.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Nor were sober grey and brown wanting, hues suitable, according to the same authority, to ladies of a more advanced age.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Suffice it to say there was sufficient white, blue, and black among them to gladden the heart of his Holiness the late Pope, who has expressed his approval of these colours as most becoming to young persons.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading HIGH MASS AND WHAT HAPPENED AT IT The morning dawned more soft and lovely than the preceding one: a boon to the good people of Rivoli, for it was a gala-day with them.
market-place
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From this reading Daphne, my uncle and myself rose with the break of day, and at an early hour we were standing in the market-place watching the worshippers throng into the cathedral.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading HIGH MASS AND WHAT HAPPENED AT IT The morning dawned more soft and lovely than the preceding one: a boon to the good people of Rivoli, for it was a gala-day with them.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Be it far from me to attempt to describe the various ornaments and robes displayed by the dames of Rivoli on this festal occasion: the silver chains and rich headdresses, the dainty cloaks and embroidered kirtles.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading HIGH MASS AND WHAT HAPPENED AT IT The morning dawned more soft and lovely than the preceding one: a boon to the good people of Rivoli, for it was a gala-day with them.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading HIGH MASS AND WHAT HAPPENED AT IT The morning dawned more soft and lovely than the preceding one: a boon to the good people of Rivoli, for it was a gala-day with them.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Suffice it to say there was sufficient white, blue, and black among them to gladden the heart of his Holiness the late Pope, who has expressed his approval of these colours as most becoming to young persons.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Daphne, my uncle and myself rose with the break of day, and at an early hour we were standing in the market-place watching the worshippers throng into the cathedral.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Daphne, my uncle and myself rose with the break of day, and at an early hour we were standing in the market-place watching the worshippers throng into the cathedral.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor were sober grey and brown wanting, hues suitable, according to the same authority, to ladies of a more advanced age.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Be it far from me to attempt to describe the various ornaments and robes displayed by the dames of Rivoli on this festal occasion: the silver chains and rich headdresses, the dainty cloaks and embroidered kirtles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HIGH MASS AND WHAT HAPPENED AT IT The morning dawned more soft and lovely than the preceding one: a boon to the good people of Rivoli, for it was a gala-day with them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Be it far from me to attempt to describe the various ornaments and robes displayed by the dames of Rivoli on this festal occasion: the silver chains and rich headdresses, the dainty cloaks and embroidered kirtles.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading HIGH MASS AND WHAT HAPPENED AT IT The morning dawned more soft and lovely than the preceding one: a boon to the good people of Rivoli, for it was a gala-day with them.
ornamentsnounUS /ˈɔːrnəmənts/
plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify
From this reading Be it far from me to attempt to describe the various ornaments and robes displayed by the dames of Rivoli on this festal occasion: the silver chains and rich headdresses, the dainty cloaks and embroidered kirtles.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading HIGH MASS AND WHAT HAPPENED AT IT The morning dawned more soft and lovely than the preceding one: a boon to the good people of Rivoli, for it was a gala-day with them.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Suffice it to say there was sufficient white, blue, and black among them to gladden the heart of his Holiness the late Pope, who has expressed his approval of these colours as most becoming to young persons.
PopenounUS /poʊp/
the head of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading Suffice it to say there was sufficient white, blue, and black among them to gladden the heart of his Holiness the late Pope, who has expressed his approval of these colours as most becoming to young persons.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading HIGH MASS AND WHAT HAPPENED AT IT The morning dawned more soft and lovely than the preceding one: a boon to the good people of Rivoli, for it was a gala-day with them.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Be it far from me to attempt to describe the various ornaments and robes displayed by the dames of Rivoli on this festal occasion: the silver chains and rich headdresses, the dainty cloaks and embroidered kirtles.
Rivoli
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From this reading HIGH MASS AND WHAT HAPPENED AT IT The morning dawned more soft and lovely than the preceding one: a boon to the good people of Rivoli, for it was a gala-day with them.
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading Be it far from me to attempt to describe the various ornaments and robes displayed by the dames of Rivoli on this festal occasion: the silver chains and rich headdresses, the dainty cloaks and embroidered kirtles.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Daphne, my uncle and myself rose with the break of day, and at an early hour we were standing in the market-place watching the worshippers throng into the cathedral.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Nor were sober grey and brown wanting, hues suitable, according to the same authority, to ladies of a more advanced age.
express in words
From this reading Suffice it to say there was sufficient white, blue, and black among them to gladden the heart of his Holiness the late Pope, who has expressed his approval of these colours as most becoming to young persons.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Be it far from me to attempt to describe the various ornaments and robes displayed by the dames of Rivoli on this festal occasion: the silver chains and rich headdresses, the dainty cloaks and embroidered kirtles.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading Nor were sober grey and brown wanting, hues suitable, according to the same authority, to ladies of a more advanced age.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading HIGH MASS AND WHAT HAPPENED AT IT The morning dawned more soft and lovely than the preceding one: a boon to the good people of Rivoli, for it was a gala-day with them.
having a supporting base
From this reading Daphne, my uncle and myself rose with the break of day, and at an early hour we were standing in the market-place watching the worshippers throng into the cathedral.
SufficeverbUS /səˈfaɪs/
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading Suffice it to say there was sufficient white, blue, and black among them to gladden the heart of his Holiness the late Pope, who has expressed his approval of these colours as most becoming to young persons.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Suffice it to say there was sufficient white, blue, and black among them to gladden the heart of his Holiness the late Pope, who has expressed his approval of these colours as most becoming to young persons.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Nor were sober grey and brown wanting, hues suitable, according to the same authority, to ladies of a more advanced age.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading HIGH MASS AND WHAT HAPPENED AT IT The morning dawned more soft and lovely than the preceding one: a boon to the good people of Rivoli, for it was a gala-day with them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HIGH MASS AND WHAT HAPPENED AT IT The morning dawned more soft and lovely than the preceding one: a boon to the good people of Rivoli, for it was a gala-day with them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading HIGH MASS AND WHAT HAPPENED AT IT The morning dawned more soft and lovely than the preceding one: a boon to the good people of Rivoli, for it was a gala-day with them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Suffice it to say there was sufficient white, blue, and black among them to gladden the heart of his Holiness the late Pope, who has expressed his approval of these colours as most becoming to young persons.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Suffice it to say there was sufficient white, blue, and black among them to gladden the heart of his Holiness the late Pope, who has expressed his approval of these colours as most becoming to young persons.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Be it far from me to attempt to describe the various ornaments and robes displayed by the dames of Rivoli on this festal occasion: the silver chains and rich headdresses, the dainty cloaks and embroidered kirtles.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading Daphne, my uncle and myself rose with the break of day, and at an early hour we were standing in the market-place watching the worshippers throng into the cathedral.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HIGH MASS AND WHAT HAPPENED AT IT The morning dawned more soft and lovely than the preceding one: a boon to the good people of Rivoli, for it was a gala-day with them.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Daphne, my uncle and myself rose with the break of day, and at an early hour we were standing in the market-place watching the worshippers throng into the cathedral.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Be it far from me to attempt to describe the various ornaments and robes displayed by the dames of Rivoli on this festal occasion: the silver chains and rich headdresses, the dainty cloaks and embroidered kirtles.
nonexistent
From this reading Nor were sober grey and brown wanting, hues suitable, according to the same authority, to ladies of a more advanced age.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HIGH MASS AND WHAT HAPPENED AT IT The morning dawned more soft and lovely than the preceding one: a boon to the good people of Rivoli, for it was a gala-day with them.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Daphne, my uncle and myself rose with the break of day, and at an early hour we were standing in the market-place watching the worshippers throng into the cathedral.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Daphne, my uncle and myself rose with the break of day, and at an early hour we were standing in the market-place watching the worshippers throng into the cathedral.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Daphne, my uncle and myself rose with the break of day, and at an early hour we were standing in the market-place watching the worshippers throng into the cathedral.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading HIGH MASS AND WHAT HAPPENED AT IT The morning dawned more soft and lovely than the preceding one: a boon to the good people of Rivoli, for it was a gala-day with them.
a Caucasian
From this reading Suffice it to say there was sufficient white, blue, and black among them to gladden the heart of his Holiness the late Pope, who has expressed his approval of these colours as most becoming to young persons.
which person or people
From this reading Suffice it to say there was sufficient white, blue, and black among them to gladden the heart of his Holiness the late Pope, who has expressed his approval of these colours as most becoming to young persons.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HIGH MASS AND WHAT HAPPENED AT IT The morning dawned more soft and lovely than the preceding one: a boon to the good people of Rivoli, for it was a gala-day with them.
worshippersnounUS /ˈwɜːrʃɪpərz/
plural of “worshipper” — a person who has religious faith
From this reading Daphne, my uncle and myself rose with the break of day, and at an early hour we were standing in the market-place watching the worshippers throng into the cathedral.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Suffice it to say there was sufficient white, blue, and black among them to gladden the heart of his Holiness the late Pope, who has expressed his approval of these colours as most becoming to young persons.
