used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of all the places in the county, Vellenaux was considered the most suitable for the purpose of a Fancy Dress Ball.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The grand old hall, with its banners and knightly armour of different periods, the magnificent apartments filled with curiously carved antique furniture, ancient mirrors and embroidered tapestries, all of which would harmonize with the costumes of those who would figure about for the _nonce_.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Of all the places in the county, Vellenaux was considered the most suitable for the purpose of a Fancy Dress Ball.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Great was the excitement and preparation going on among those invited to participate in the coming festivities.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The grand old hall, with its banners and knightly armour of different periods, the magnificent apartments filled with curiously carved antique furniture, ancient mirrors and embroidered tapestries, all of which would harmonize with the costumes of those who would figure about for the _nonce_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Great was the excitement and preparation going on among those invited to participate in the coming festivities.
antiqueadjectiveUS /ænˈtiːk/
made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age
From this reading The grand old hall, with its banners and knightly armour of different periods, the magnificent apartments filled with curiously carved antique furniture, ancient mirrors and embroidered tapestries, all of which would harmonize with the costumes of those who would figure about for the _nonce_.
any thing at all
From this reading There had not been anything of the kind within a circuit of fifty miles, for at least as many years.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading The grand old hall, with its banners and knightly armour of different periods, the magnificent apartments filled with curiously carved antique furniture, ancient mirrors and embroidered tapestries, all of which would harmonize with the costumes of those who would figure about for the _nonce_.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Of course the characters to be assumed were to be kept a secret until they appeared in the ball room.
armournounUS /ˈɑːrmər/
a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles
From this reading The grand old hall, with its banners and knightly armour of different periods, the magnificent apartments filled with curiously carved antique furniture, ancient mirrors and embroidered tapestries, all of which would harmonize with the costumes of those who would figure about for the _nonce_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There had not been anything of the kind within a circuit of fifty miles, for at least as many years.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Of course the characters to be assumed were to be kept a secret until they appeared in the ball room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There had not been anything of the kind within a circuit of fifty miles, for at least as many years.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Of all the places in the county, Vellenaux was considered the most suitable for the purpose of a Fancy Dress Ball.
bannersnounUS /ˈbænərz/
plural of “banner” — long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading The grand old hall, with its banners and knightly armour of different periods, the magnificent apartments filled with curiously carved antique furniture, ancient mirrors and embroidered tapestries, all of which would harmonize with the costumes of those who would figure about for the _nonce_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of course the characters to be assumed were to be kept a secret until they appeared in the ball room.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had not been anything of the kind within a circuit of fifty miles, for at least as many years.
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading The grand old hall, with its banners and knightly armour of different periods, the magnificent apartments filled with curiously carved antique furniture, ancient mirrors and embroidered tapestries, all of which would harmonize with the costumes of those who would figure about for the _nonce_.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Of course the characters to be assumed were to be kept a secret until they appeared in the ball room.
circuitnounUS /ˈsɜːrkət/
an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
From this reading There had not been anything of the kind within a circuit of fifty miles, for at least as many years.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Great was the excitement and preparation going on among those invited to participate in the coming festivities.
carefully weighed
From this reading Of all the places in the county, Vellenaux was considered the most suitable for the purpose of a Fancy Dress Ball.
costumesnounUS /kɑːˈstuːmz/
plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading The grand old hall, with its banners and knightly armour of different periods, the magnificent apartments filled with curiously carved antique furniture, ancient mirrors and embroidered tapestries, all of which would harmonize with the costumes of those who would figure about for the _nonce_.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Of all the places in the county, Vellenaux was considered the most suitable for the purpose of a Fancy Dress Ball.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course the characters to be assumed were to be kept a secret until they appeared in the ball room.
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading The grand old hall, with its banners and knightly armour of different periods, the magnificent apartments filled with curiously carved antique furniture, ancient mirrors and embroidered tapestries, all of which would harmonize with the costumes of those who would figure about for the _nonce_.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The grand old hall, with its banners and knightly armour of different periods, the magnificent apartments filled with curiously carved antique furniture, ancient mirrors and embroidered tapestries, all of which would harmonize with the costumes of those who would figure about for the _nonce_.
put on clothes
From this reading Of all the places in the county, Vellenaux was considered the most suitable for the purpose of a Fancy Dress Ball.
embroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading The grand old hall, with its banners and knightly armour of different periods, the magnificent apartments filled with curiously carved antique furniture, ancient mirrors and embroidered tapestries, all of which would harmonize with the costumes of those who would figure about for the _nonce_.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Great was the excitement and preparation going on among those invited to participate in the coming festivities.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Of all the places in the county, Vellenaux was considered the most suitable for the purpose of a Fancy Dress Ball.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading Great was the excitement and preparation going on among those invited to participate in the coming festivities.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading There had not been anything of the kind within a circuit of fifty miles, for at least as many years.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The grand old hall, with its banners and knightly armour of different periods, the magnificent apartments filled with curiously carved antique furniture, ancient mirrors and embroidered tapestries, all of which would harmonize with the costumes of those who would figure about for the _nonce_.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The grand old hall, with its banners and knightly armour of different periods, the magnificent apartments filled with curiously carved antique furniture, ancient mirrors and embroidered tapestries, all of which would harmonize with the costumes of those who would figure about for the _nonce_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of all the places in the county, Vellenaux was considered the most suitable for the purpose of a Fancy Dress Ball.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading The grand old hall, with its banners and knightly armour of different periods, the magnificent apartments filled with curiously carved antique furniture, ancient mirrors and embroidered tapestries, all of which would harmonize with the costumes of those who would figure about for the _nonce_.
the act of departing
From this reading Great was the excitement and preparation going on among those invited to participate in the coming festivities.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The grand old hall, with its banners and knightly armour of different periods, the magnificent apartments filled with curiously carved antique furniture, ancient mirrors and embroidered tapestries, all of which would harmonize with the costumes of those who would figure about for the _nonce_.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Great was the excitement and preparation going on among those invited to participate in the coming festivities.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There had not been anything of the kind within a circuit of fifty miles, for at least as many years.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The grand old hall, with its banners and knightly armour of different periods, the magnificent apartments filled with curiously carved antique furniture, ancient mirrors and embroidered tapestries, all of which would harmonize with the costumes of those who would figure about for the _nonce_.
harmonizeverbUS /ˈhɑːrmənaɪz/
go together
From this reading The grand old hall, with its banners and knightly armour of different periods, the magnificent apartments filled with curiously carved antique furniture, ancient mirrors and embroidered tapestries, all of which would harmonize with the costumes of those who would figure about for the _nonce_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Great was the excitement and preparation going on among those invited to participate in the coming festivities.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Great was the excitement and preparation going on among those invited to participate in the coming festivities.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The grand old hall, with its banners and knightly armour of different periods, the magnificent apartments filled with curiously carved antique furniture, ancient mirrors and embroidered tapestries, all of which would harmonize with the costumes of those who would figure about for the _nonce_.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Of course the characters to be assumed were to be kept a secret until they appeared in the ball room.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading There had not been anything of the kind within a circuit of fifty miles, for at least as many years.
knightlyadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪtli/
characteristic of the time of chivalry and knighthood in the Middle Ages
From this reading The grand old hall, with its banners and knightly armour of different periods, the magnificent apartments filled with curiously carved antique furniture, ancient mirrors and embroidered tapestries, all of which would harmonize with the costumes of those who would figure about for the _nonce_.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading There had not been anything of the kind within a circuit of fifty miles, for at least as many years.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading The grand old hall, with its banners and knightly armour of different periods, the magnificent apartments filled with curiously carved antique furniture, ancient mirrors and embroidered tapestries, all of which would harmonize with the costumes of those who would figure about for the _nonce_.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There had not been anything of the kind within a circuit of fifty miles, for at least as many years.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading There had not been anything of the kind within a circuit of fifty miles, for at least as many years.
mirrorsnounUS /ˈmɪrərz/
plural of “mirror” — polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading The grand old hall, with its banners and knightly armour of different periods, the magnificent apartments filled with curiously carved antique furniture, ancient mirrors and embroidered tapestries, all of which would harmonize with the costumes of those who would figure about for the _nonce_.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Of all the places in the county, Vellenaux was considered the most suitable for the purpose of a Fancy Dress Ball.
noncenounUS /nɑːns/
the present occasion
From this reading The grand old hall, with its banners and knightly armour of different periods, the magnificent apartments filled with curiously carved antique furniture, ancient mirrors and embroidered tapestries, all of which would harmonize with the costumes of those who would figure about for the _nonce_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There had not been anything of the kind within a circuit of fifty miles, for at least as many years.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of all the places in the county, Vellenaux was considered the most suitable for the purpose of a Fancy Dress Ball.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The grand old hall, with its banners and knightly armour of different periods, the magnificent apartments filled with curiously carved antique furniture, ancient mirrors and embroidered tapestries, all of which would harmonize with the costumes of those who would figure about for the _nonce_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Great was the excitement and preparation going on among those invited to participate in the coming festivities.
participateverbUS /pɑːrˈtɪsəpeɪt/
share in something
From this reading Great was the excitement and preparation going on among those invited to participate in the coming festivities.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading The grand old hall, with its banners and knightly armour of different periods, the magnificent apartments filled with curiously carved antique furniture, ancient mirrors and embroidered tapestries, all of which would harmonize with the costumes of those who would figure about for the _nonce_.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Of all the places in the county, Vellenaux was considered the most suitable for the purpose of a Fancy Dress Ball.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Great was the excitement and preparation going on among those invited to participate in the coming festivities.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Of all the places in the county, Vellenaux was considered the most suitable for the purpose of a Fancy Dress Ball.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Of course the characters to be assumed were to be kept a secret until they appeared in the ball room.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Of course the characters to be assumed were to be kept a secret until they appeared in the ball room.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Of all the places in the county, Vellenaux was considered the most suitable for the purpose of a Fancy Dress Ball.
tapestriesnounUS /ˈtæpəstriz/
plural of “tapestry” — something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy
From this reading The grand old hall, with its banners and knightly armour of different periods, the magnificent apartments filled with curiously carved antique furniture, ancient mirrors and embroidered tapestries, all of which would harmonize with the costumes of those who would figure about for the _nonce_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Great was the excitement and preparation going on among those invited to participate in the coming festivities.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had not been anything of the kind within a circuit of fifty miles, for at least as many years.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course the characters to be assumed were to be kept a secret until they appeared in the ball room.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Great was the excitement and preparation going on among those invited to participate in the coming festivities.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Great was the excitement and preparation going on among those invited to participate in the coming festivities.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Of course the characters to be assumed were to be kept a secret until they appeared in the ball room.
Vellenaux
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From this reading Of all the places in the county, Vellenaux was considered the most suitable for the purpose of a Fancy Dress Ball.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Great was the excitement and preparation going on among those invited to participate in the coming festivities.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of course the characters to be assumed were to be kept a secret until they appeared in the ball room.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The grand old hall, with its banners and knightly armour of different periods, the magnificent apartments filled with curiously carved antique furniture, ancient mirrors and embroidered tapestries, all of which would harmonize with the costumes of those who would figure about for the _nonce_.
which person or people
From this reading The grand old hall, with its banners and knightly armour of different periods, the magnificent apartments filled with curiously carved antique furniture, ancient mirrors and embroidered tapestries, all of which would harmonize with the costumes of those who would figure about for the _nonce_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The grand old hall, with its banners and knightly armour of different periods, the magnificent apartments filled with curiously carved antique furniture, ancient mirrors and embroidered tapestries, all of which would harmonize with the costumes of those who would figure about for the _nonce_.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading There had not been anything of the kind within a circuit of fifty miles, for at least as many years.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The grand old hall, with its banners and knightly armour of different periods, the magnificent apartments filled with curiously carved antique furniture, ancient mirrors and embroidered tapestries, all of which would harmonize with the costumes of those who would figure about for the _nonce_.
a late time of life
From this reading There had not been anything of the kind within a circuit of fifty miles, for at least as many years.
