used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “THE TENDER GRACE OF A DAY THAT IS DEAD” Those early days of married life were very gay.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading I enjoyed the privilege of wearing pretty frocks at luncheons, dinners, and dances; of riding in the morning, and driving a Park phaeton and pair of cobs in the afternoon, followed by two brown collies, given me by Sir John Kinloch of Kinloch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I enjoyed the privilege of wearing pretty frocks at luncheons, dinners, and dances; of riding in the morning, and driving a Park phaeton and pair of cobs in the afternoon, followed by two brown collies, given me by Sir John Kinloch of Kinloch.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I enjoyed the privilege of wearing pretty frocks at luncheons, dinners, and dances; of riding in the morning, and driving a Park phaeton and pair of cobs in the afternoon, followed by two brown collies, given me by Sir John Kinloch of Kinloch.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading I enjoyed the privilege of wearing pretty frocks at luncheons, dinners, and dances; of riding in the morning, and driving a Park phaeton and pair of cobs in the afternoon, followed by two brown collies, given me by Sir John Kinloch of Kinloch.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I enjoyed the privilege of wearing pretty frocks at luncheons, dinners, and dances; of riding in the morning, and driving a Park phaeton and pair of cobs in the afternoon, followed by two brown collies, given me by Sir John Kinloch of Kinloch.
cobsnounUS /kɑːbz/
plural of “cob” — nut of any of several trees of the genus Corylus
From this reading I enjoyed the privilege of wearing pretty frocks at luncheons, dinners, and dances; of riding in the morning, and driving a Park phaeton and pair of cobs in the afternoon, followed by two brown collies, given me by Sir John Kinloch of Kinloch.
colliesnounUS /ˈkɑːliz/
plural of “collie” — a silky-coated sheepdog with a long ruff and long narrow head developed in Scotland
From this reading I enjoyed the privilege of wearing pretty frocks at luncheons, dinners, and dances; of riding in the morning, and driving a Park phaeton and pair of cobs in the afternoon, followed by two brown collies, given me by Sir John Kinloch of Kinloch.
dancesnounUS /ˈdænsəz/
plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading I enjoyed the privilege of wearing pretty frocks at luncheons, dinners, and dances; of riding in the morning, and driving a Park phaeton and pair of cobs in the afternoon, followed by two brown collies, given me by Sir John Kinloch of Kinloch.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “THE TENDER GRACE OF A DAY THAT IS DEAD” Those early days of married life were very gay.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading “THE TENDER GRACE OF A DAY THAT IS DEAD” Those early days of married life were very gay.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading “THE TENDER GRACE OF A DAY THAT IS DEAD” Those early days of married life were very gay.
dinnersnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading I enjoyed the privilege of wearing pretty frocks at luncheons, dinners, and dances; of riding in the morning, and driving a Park phaeton and pair of cobs in the afternoon, followed by two brown collies, given me by Sir John Kinloch of Kinloch.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading I enjoyed the privilege of wearing pretty frocks at luncheons, dinners, and dances; of riding in the morning, and driving a Park phaeton and pair of cobs in the afternoon, followed by two brown collies, given me by Sir John Kinloch of Kinloch.
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 “THE TENDER GRACE OF A DAY THAT IS DEAD” Those early days of married life were very gay.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading I enjoyed the privilege of wearing pretty frocks at luncheons, dinners, and dances; of riding in the morning, and driving a Park phaeton and pair of cobs in the afternoon, followed by two brown collies, given me by Sir John Kinloch of Kinloch.
enormouslyadverbUS /ɪˈnɔːrməsli/
extremely
From this reading We went out enormously.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading We entertained tremendously.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading I enjoyed the privilege of wearing pretty frocks at luncheons, dinners, and dances; of riding in the morning, and driving a Park phaeton and pair of cobs in the afternoon, followed by two brown collies, given me by Sir John Kinloch of Kinloch.
frocksnounUS /frɑːks/
plural of “frock” — a long, loose outer garment
From this reading I enjoyed the privilege of wearing pretty frocks at luncheons, dinners, and dances; of riding in the morning, and driving a Park phaeton and pair of cobs in the afternoon, followed by two brown collies, given me by Sir John Kinloch of Kinloch.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading “THE TENDER GRACE OF A DAY THAT IS DEAD” Those early days of married life were very gay.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I enjoyed the privilege of wearing pretty frocks at luncheons, dinners, and dances; of riding in the morning, and driving a Park phaeton and pair of cobs in the afternoon, followed by two brown collies, given me by Sir John Kinloch of Kinloch.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading “THE TENDER GRACE OF A DAY THAT IS DEAD” Those early days of married life were very gay.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I enjoyed the privilege of wearing pretty frocks at luncheons, dinners, and dances; of riding in the morning, and driving a Park phaeton and pair of cobs in the afternoon, followed by two brown collies, given me by Sir John Kinloch of Kinloch.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We lived in a perfect social whirl.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “THE TENDER GRACE OF A DAY THAT IS DEAD” Those early days of married life were very gay.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading I enjoyed the privilege of wearing pretty frocks at luncheons, dinners, and dances; of riding in the morning, and driving a Park phaeton and pair of cobs in the afternoon, followed by two brown collies, given me by Sir John Kinloch of Kinloch.
Kinloch
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From this reading I enjoyed the privilege of wearing pretty frocks at luncheons, dinners, and dances; of riding in the morning, and driving a Park phaeton and pair of cobs in the afternoon, followed by two brown collies, given me by Sir John Kinloch of Kinloch.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “THE TENDER GRACE OF A DAY THAT IS DEAD” Those early days of married life were very gay.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading We lived in a perfect social whirl.
luncheonsnounUS /ˈlʌntʃənz/
plural of “luncheon” — a midday meal
From this reading I enjoyed the privilege of wearing pretty frocks at luncheons, dinners, and dances; of riding in the morning, and driving a Park phaeton and pair of cobs in the afternoon, followed by two brown collies, given me by Sir John Kinloch of Kinloch.
joined in matrimony
From this reading “THE TENDER GRACE OF A DAY THAT IS DEAD” Those early days of married life were very gay.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I enjoyed the privilege of wearing pretty frocks at luncheons, dinners, and dances; of riding in the morning, and driving a Park phaeton and pair of cobs in the afternoon, followed by two brown collies, given me by Sir John Kinloch of Kinloch.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I enjoyed the privilege of wearing pretty frocks at luncheons, dinners, and dances; of riding in the morning, and driving a Park phaeton and pair of cobs in the afternoon, followed by two brown collies, given me by Sir John Kinloch of Kinloch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “THE TENDER GRACE OF A DAY THAT IS DEAD” Those early days of married life were very gay.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading We went out enormously.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading I enjoyed the privilege of wearing pretty frocks at luncheons, dinners, and dances; of riding in the morning, and driving a Park phaeton and pair of cobs in the afternoon, followed by two brown collies, given me by Sir John Kinloch of Kinloch.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading I enjoyed the privilege of wearing pretty frocks at luncheons, dinners, and dances; of riding in the morning, and driving a Park phaeton and pair of cobs in the afternoon, followed by two brown collies, given me by Sir John Kinloch of Kinloch.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading We lived in a perfect social whirl.
phaetonnoun
large open car seating four with folding top
From this reading I enjoyed the privilege of wearing pretty frocks at luncheons, dinners, and dances; of riding in the morning, and driving a Park phaeton and pair of cobs in the afternoon, followed by two brown collies, given me by Sir John Kinloch of Kinloch.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading I enjoyed the privilege of wearing pretty frocks at luncheons, dinners, and dances; of riding in the morning, and driving a Park phaeton and pair of cobs in the afternoon, followed by two brown collies, given me by Sir John Kinloch of Kinloch.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading I enjoyed the privilege of wearing pretty frocks at luncheons, dinners, and dances; of riding in the morning, and driving a Park phaeton and pair of cobs in the afternoon, followed by two brown collies, given me by Sir John Kinloch of Kinloch.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading I enjoyed the privilege of wearing pretty frocks at luncheons, dinners, and dances; of riding in the morning, and driving a Park phaeton and pair of cobs in the afternoon, followed by two brown collies, given me by Sir John Kinloch of Kinloch.
term of address for a man
From this reading I enjoyed the privilege of wearing pretty frocks at luncheons, dinners, and dances; of riding in the morning, and driving a Park phaeton and pair of cobs in the afternoon, followed by two brown collies, given me by Sir John Kinloch of Kinloch.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading We lived in a perfect social whirl.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading “THE TENDER GRACE OF A DAY THAT IS DEAD” Those early days of married life were very gay.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “THE TENDER GRACE OF A DAY THAT IS DEAD” Those early days of married life were very gay.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “THE TENDER GRACE OF A DAY THAT IS DEAD” Those early days of married life were very gay.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “THE TENDER GRACE OF A DAY THAT IS DEAD” Those early days of married life were very gay.
tremendouslyadverbUS /trəˈmendəsli/
extremely
From this reading We entertained tremendously.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I enjoyed the privilege of wearing pretty frocks at luncheons, dinners, and dances; of riding in the morning, and driving a Park phaeton and pair of cobs in the afternoon, followed by two brown collies, given me by Sir John Kinloch of Kinloch.
precisely as stated
From this reading “THE TENDER GRACE OF A DAY THAT IS DEAD” Those early days of married life were very gay.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We entertained tremendously.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading I enjoyed the privilege of wearing pretty frocks at luncheons, dinners, and dances; of riding in the morning, and driving a Park phaeton and pair of cobs in the afternoon, followed by two brown collies, given me by Sir John Kinloch of Kinloch.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We went out enormously.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “THE TENDER GRACE OF A DAY THAT IS DEAD” Those early days of married life were very gay.
whirlverbUS /wɜːrl/
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading We lived in a perfect social whirl.
