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From this reading THE FIVE DAYS' FESTIVAL _Thursday, July 25_.--The street was this day much enlivened by the presence of the men from Little Makin; they average taller than Butaritarians, and, being on a holiday, went wreathed with yellow leaves and gorgeous in vivid colours.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FIVE DAYS' FESTIVAL _Thursday, July 25_.--The street was this day much enlivened by the presence of the men from Little Makin; they average taller than Butaritarians, and, being on a holiday, went wreathed with yellow leaves and gorgeous in vivid colours.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In the afternoon the summer parlour was observed to be packed with people; others standing outside and stooping to peer under the eaves, like children at home about a circus.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading In the afternoon the summer parlour was observed to be packed with people; others standing outside and stooping to peer under the eaves, like children at home about a circus.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FIVE DAYS' FESTIVAL _Thursday, July 25_.--The street was this day much enlivened by the presence of the men from Little Makin; they average taller than Butaritarians, and, being on a holiday, went wreathed with yellow leaves and gorgeous in vivid colours.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are said to be more savage, and to be proud of the distinction.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the afternoon the summer parlour was observed to be packed with people; others standing outside and stooping to peer under the eaves, like children at home about a circus.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading THE FIVE DAYS' FESTIVAL _Thursday, July 25_.--The street was this day much enlivened by the presence of the men from Little Makin; they average taller than Butaritarians, and, being on a holiday, went wreathed with yellow leaves and gorgeous in vivid colours.
barbaricadjectiveUS /bɑːrˈbærɪk/
without civilizing influences
From this reading Indeed, it seemed to us they swaggered in the town, like plaided Highlanders upon the streets of Inverness, conscious of barbaric virtues.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They are said to be more savage, and to be proud of the distinction.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THE FIVE DAYS' FESTIVAL _Thursday, July 25_.--The street was this day much enlivened by the presence of the men from Little Makin; they average taller than Butaritarians, and, being on a holiday, went wreathed with yellow leaves and gorgeous in vivid colours.
Butaritarians
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From this reading THE FIVE DAYS' FESTIVAL _Thursday, July 25_.--The street was this day much enlivened by the presence of the men from Little Makin; they average taller than Butaritarians, and, being on a holiday, went wreathed with yellow leaves and gorgeous in vivid colours.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE FIVE DAYS' FESTIVAL _Thursday, July 25_.--The street was this day much enlivened by the presence of the men from Little Makin; they average taller than Butaritarians, and, being on a holiday, went wreathed with yellow leaves and gorgeous in vivid colours.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading In the afternoon the summer parlour was observed to be packed with people; others standing outside and stooping to peer under the eaves, like children at home about a circus.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading In the afternoon the summer parlour was observed to be packed with people; others standing outside and stooping to peer under the eaves, like children at home about a circus.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading THE FIVE DAYS' FESTIVAL _Thursday, July 25_.--The street was this day much enlivened by the presence of the men from Little Makin; they average taller than Butaritarians, and, being on a holiday, went wreathed with yellow leaves and gorgeous in vivid colours.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading It was the Makin company, rehearsing for the day of competition.
competitionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/
a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers
From this reading It was the Makin company, rehearsing for the day of competition.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Indeed, it seemed to us they swaggered in the town, like plaided Highlanders upon the streets of Inverness, conscious of barbaric virtues.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE FIVE DAYS' FESTIVAL _Thursday, July 25_.--The street was this day much enlivened by the presence of the men from Little Makin; they average taller than Butaritarians, and, being on a holiday, went wreathed with yellow leaves and gorgeous in vivid colours.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE FIVE DAYS' FESTIVAL _Thursday, July 25_.--The street was this day much enlivened by the presence of the men from Little Makin; they average taller than Butaritarians, and, being on a holiday, went wreathed with yellow leaves and gorgeous in vivid colours.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading They are said to be more savage, and to be proud of the distinction.
eavesnounUS /iːvz/
the overhang at the lower edge of a roof
From this reading In the afternoon the summer parlour was observed to be packed with people; others standing outside and stooping to peer under the eaves, like children at home about a circus.
enlivenedadjectiveUS /enˈlaɪvənd/
made sprightly or cheerful
From this reading THE FIVE DAYS' FESTIVAL _Thursday, July 25_.--The street was this day much enlivened by the presence of the men from Little Makin; they average taller than Butaritarians, and, being on a holiday, went wreathed with yellow leaves and gorgeous in vivid colours.
FESTIVALnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading THE FIVE DAYS' FESTIVAL _Thursday, July 25_.--The street was this day much enlivened by the presence of the men from Little Makin; they average taller than Butaritarians, and, being on a holiday, went wreathed with yellow leaves and gorgeous in vivid colours.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading THE FIVE DAYS' FESTIVAL _Thursday, July 25_.--The street was this day much enlivened by the presence of the men from Little Makin; they average taller than Butaritarians, and, being on a holiday, went wreathed with yellow leaves and gorgeous in vivid colours.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was the Makin company, rehearsing for the day of competition.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE FIVE DAYS' FESTIVAL _Thursday, July 25_.--The street was this day much enlivened by the presence of the men from Little Makin; they average taller than Butaritarians, and, being on a holiday, went wreathed with yellow leaves and gorgeous in vivid colours.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading THE FIVE DAYS' FESTIVAL _Thursday, July 25_.--The street was this day much enlivened by the presence of the men from Little Makin; they average taller than Butaritarians, and, being on a holiday, went wreathed with yellow leaves and gorgeous in vivid colours.
HighlandersnounUS /ˈhaɪlændərz/
plural of “highlander” — a soldier in a Scottish regiment from the Highlands
From this reading Indeed, it seemed to us they swaggered in the town, like plaided Highlanders upon the streets of Inverness, conscious of barbaric virtues.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading THE FIVE DAYS' FESTIVAL _Thursday, July 25_.--The street was this day much enlivened by the presence of the men from Little Makin; they average taller than Butaritarians, and, being on a holiday, went wreathed with yellow leaves and gorgeous in vivid colours.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In the afternoon the summer parlour was observed to be packed with people; others standing outside and stooping to peer under the eaves, like children at home about a circus.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FIVE DAYS' FESTIVAL _Thursday, July 25_.--The street was this day much enlivened by the presence of the men from Little Makin; they average taller than Butaritarians, and, being on a holiday, went wreathed with yellow leaves and gorgeous in vivid colours.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, it seemed to us they swaggered in the town, like plaided Highlanders upon the streets of Inverness, conscious of barbaric virtues.
Inverness
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From this reading Indeed, it seemed to us they swaggered in the town, like plaided Highlanders upon the streets of Inverness, conscious of barbaric virtues.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, it seemed to us they swaggered in the town, like plaided Highlanders upon the streets of Inverness, conscious of barbaric virtues.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading THE FIVE DAYS' FESTIVAL _Thursday, July 25_.--The street was this day much enlivened by the presence of the men from Little Makin; they average taller than Butaritarians, and, being on a holiday, went wreathed with yellow leaves and gorgeous in vivid colours.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading THE FIVE DAYS' FESTIVAL _Thursday, July 25_.--The street was this day much enlivened by the presence of the men from Little Makin; they average taller than Butaritarians, and, being on a holiday, went wreathed with yellow leaves and gorgeous in vivid colours.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Indeed, it seemed to us they swaggered in the town, like plaided Highlanders upon the streets of Inverness, conscious of barbaric virtues.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE FIVE DAYS' FESTIVAL _Thursday, July 25_.--The street was this day much enlivened by the presence of the men from Little Makin; they average taller than Butaritarians, and, being on a holiday, went wreathed with yellow leaves and gorgeous in vivid colours.
MakinnounUS /ˈmækɪn/
battles in World War II in the Pacific (November 1943); United States Marines took the islands from the Japanese after bitter fighting
From this reading THE FIVE DAYS' FESTIVAL _Thursday, July 25_.--The street was this day much enlivened by the presence of the men from Little Makin; they average taller than Butaritarians, and, being on a holiday, went wreathed with yellow leaves and gorgeous in vivid colours.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE FIVE DAYS' FESTIVAL _Thursday, July 25_.--The street was this day much enlivened by the presence of the men from Little Makin; they average taller than Butaritarians, and, being on a holiday, went wreathed with yellow leaves and gorgeous in vivid colours.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They are said to be more savage, and to be proud of the distinction.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE FIVE DAYS' FESTIVAL _Thursday, July 25_.--The street was this day much enlivened by the presence of the men from Little Makin; they average taller than Butaritarians, and, being on a holiday, went wreathed with yellow leaves and gorgeous in vivid colours.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading In the afternoon the summer parlour was observed to be packed with people; others standing outside and stooping to peer under the eaves, like children at home about a circus.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FIVE DAYS' FESTIVAL _Thursday, July 25_.--The street was this day much enlivened by the presence of the men from Little Makin; they average taller than Butaritarians, and, being on a holiday, went wreathed with yellow leaves and gorgeous in vivid colours.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE FIVE DAYS' FESTIVAL _Thursday, July 25_.--The street was this day much enlivened by the presence of the men from Little Makin; they average taller than Butaritarians, and, being on a holiday, went wreathed with yellow leaves and gorgeous in vivid colours.
others
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From this reading In the afternoon the summer parlour was observed to be packed with people; others standing outside and stooping to peer under the eaves, like children at home about a circus.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading In the afternoon the summer parlour was observed to be packed with people; others standing outside and stooping to peer under the eaves, like children at home about a circus.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading In the afternoon the summer parlour was observed to be packed with people; others standing outside and stooping to peer under the eaves, like children at home about a circus.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading In the afternoon the summer parlour was observed to be packed with people; others standing outside and stooping to peer under the eaves, like children at home about a circus.
peernounUS /pɪr/
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading In the afternoon the summer parlour was observed to be packed with people; others standing outside and stooping to peer under the eaves, like children at home about a circus.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading In the afternoon the summer parlour was observed to be packed with people; others standing outside and stooping to peer under the eaves, like children at home about a circus.
plaided
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From this reading Indeed, it seemed to us they swaggered in the town, like plaided Highlanders upon the streets of Inverness, conscious of barbaric virtues.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading THE FIVE DAYS' FESTIVAL _Thursday, July 25_.--The street was this day much enlivened by the presence of the men from Little Makin; they average taller than Butaritarians, and, being on a holiday, went wreathed with yellow leaves and gorgeous in vivid colours.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading They are said to be more savage, and to be proud of the distinction.
rehearsingverbUS /rɪˈhɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “rehearse” — engage in a rehearsal
From this reading It was the Makin company, rehearsing for the day of competition.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading They are said to be more savage, and to be proud of the distinction.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading They are said to be more savage, and to be proud of the distinction.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Indeed, it seemed to us they swaggered in the town, like plaided Highlanders upon the streets of Inverness, conscious of barbaric virtues.
having a supporting base
From this reading In the afternoon the summer parlour was observed to be packed with people; others standing outside and stooping to peer under the eaves, like children at home about a circus.
stoopingadjectiveUS /ˈstuːpɪŋ/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading In the afternoon the summer parlour was observed to be packed with people; others standing outside and stooping to peer under the eaves, like children at home about a circus.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE FIVE DAYS' FESTIVAL _Thursday, July 25_.--The street was this day much enlivened by the presence of the men from Little Makin; they average taller than Butaritarians, and, being on a holiday, went wreathed with yellow leaves and gorgeous in vivid colours.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Indeed, it seemed to us they swaggered in the town, like plaided Highlanders upon the streets of Inverness, conscious of barbaric virtues.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading In the afternoon the summer parlour was observed to be packed with people; others standing outside and stooping to peer under the eaves, like children at home about a circus.
swaggered
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From this reading Indeed, it seemed to us they swaggered in the town, like plaided Highlanders upon the streets of Inverness, conscious of barbaric virtues.
talleradjectiveUS /ˈtɔːlər/
comparative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading THE FIVE DAYS' FESTIVAL _Thursday, July 25_.--The street was this day much enlivened by the presence of the men from Little Makin; they average taller than Butaritarians, and, being on a holiday, went wreathed with yellow leaves and gorgeous in vivid colours.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE FIVE DAYS' FESTIVAL _Thursday, July 25_.--The street was this day much enlivened by the presence of the men from Little Makin; they average taller than Butaritarians, and, being on a holiday, went wreathed with yellow leaves and gorgeous in vivid colours.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIVE DAYS' FESTIVAL _Thursday, July 25_.--The street was this day much enlivened by the presence of the men from Little Makin; they average taller than Butaritarians, and, being on a holiday, went wreathed with yellow leaves and gorgeous in vivid colours.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE FIVE DAYS' FESTIVAL _Thursday, July 25_.--The street was this day much enlivened by the presence of the men from Little Makin; they average taller than Butaritarians, and, being on a holiday, went wreathed with yellow leaves and gorgeous in vivid colours.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE FIVE DAYS' FESTIVAL _Thursday, July 25_.--The street was this day much enlivened by the presence of the men from Little Makin; they average taller than Butaritarians, and, being on a holiday, went wreathed with yellow leaves and gorgeous in vivid colours.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading THE FIVE DAYS' FESTIVAL _Thursday, July 25_.--The street was this day much enlivened by the presence of the men from Little Makin; they average taller than Butaritarians, and, being on a holiday, went wreathed with yellow leaves and gorgeous in vivid colours.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They are said to be more savage, and to be proud of the distinction.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Indeed, it seemed to us they swaggered in the town, like plaided Highlanders upon the streets of Inverness, conscious of barbaric virtues.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading In the afternoon the summer parlour was observed to be packed with people; others standing outside and stooping to peer under the eaves, like children at home about a circus.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Indeed, it seemed to us they swaggered in the town, like plaided Highlanders upon the streets of Inverness, conscious of barbaric virtues.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Indeed, it seemed to us they swaggered in the town, like plaided Highlanders upon the streets of Inverness, conscious of barbaric virtues.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading Indeed, it seemed to us they swaggered in the town, like plaided Highlanders upon the streets of Inverness, conscious of barbaric virtues.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading THE FIVE DAYS' FESTIVAL _Thursday, July 25_.--The street was this day much enlivened by the presence of the men from Little Makin; they average taller than Butaritarians, and, being on a holiday, went wreathed with yellow leaves and gorgeous in vivid colours.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FIVE DAYS' FESTIVAL _Thursday, July 25_.--The street was this day much enlivened by the presence of the men from Little Makin; they average taller than Butaritarians, and, being on a holiday, went wreathed with yellow leaves and gorgeous in vivid colours.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE FIVE DAYS' FESTIVAL _Thursday, July 25_.--The street was this day much enlivened by the presence of the men from Little Makin; they average taller than Butaritarians, and, being on a holiday, went wreathed with yellow leaves and gorgeous in vivid colours.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE FIVE DAYS' FESTIVAL _Thursday, July 25_.--The street was this day much enlivened by the presence of the men from Little Makin; they average taller than Butaritarians, and, being on a holiday, went wreathed with yellow leaves and gorgeous in vivid colours.
wreathed
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From this reading THE FIVE DAYS' FESTIVAL _Thursday, July 25_.--The street was this day much enlivened by the presence of the men from Little Makin; they average taller than Butaritarians, and, being on a holiday, went wreathed with yellow leaves and gorgeous in vivid colours.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading THE FIVE DAYS' FESTIVAL _Thursday, July 25_.--The street was this day much enlivened by the presence of the men from Little Makin; they average taller than Butaritarians, and, being on a holiday, went wreathed with yellow leaves and gorgeous in vivid colours.
