Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A crowd collected on the Common, listening to the band of music, and watching the windows of the princely mansion, to obtain glimpses through its lace curtains of graceful figures revolving in the dance, like a vision of fairy-land seen through a veil of mist.

(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 Five hundred invitations were sent out, all of them to people unexceptionable for wealth, or fashion, or some sort of high distinction, political, literary, or artistic.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Smith had received _carte blanche_ to prepare the most luxurious and elegant supper possible.

relating to or characteristic of art or artists

From this reading Five hundred invitations were sent out, all of them to people unexceptionable for wealth, or fashion, or some sort of high distinction, political, literary, or artistic.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Mrs. Green was resplendent with diamonds; and the house was so brilliantly illuminated, that the windows of carriages traversing that part of Beacon Street glittered as if touched by the noonday sun.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading Mrs. Green's ball was _the_ party of the season.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading A crowd collected on the Common, listening to the band of music, and watching the windows of the princely mansion, to obtain glimpses through its lace curtains of graceful figures revolving in the dance, like a vision of fairy-land seen through a veil of mist.

a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance

From this reading Mrs. Green was resplendent with diamonds; and the house was so brilliantly illuminated, that the windows of carriages traversing that part of Beacon Street glittered as if touched by the noonday sun.

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From this reading Smith had received _carte blanche_ to prepare the most luxurious and elegant supper possible.

with brightness

From this reading Mrs. Green was resplendent with diamonds; and the house was so brilliantly illuminated, that the windows of carriages traversing that part of Beacon Street glittered as if touched by the noonday sun.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mrs. Green was resplendent with diamonds; and the house was so brilliantly illuminated, that the windows of carriages traversing that part of Beacon Street glittered as if touched by the noonday sun.

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Mrs. Green was resplendent with diamonds; and the house was so brilliantly illuminated, that the windows of carriages traversing that part of Beacon Street glittered as if touched by the noonday sun.

a list of dishes available at a restaurant

From this reading Smith had received _carte blanche_ to prepare the most luxurious and elegant supper possible.

brought together in one place

From this reading A crowd collected on the Common, listening to the band of music, and watching the windows of the princely mansion, to obtain glimpses through its lace curtains of graceful figures revolving in the dance, like a vision of fairy-land seen through a veil of mist.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading A crowd collected on the Common, listening to the band of music, and watching the windows of the princely mansion, to obtain glimpses through its lace curtains of graceful figures revolving in the dance, like a vision of fairy-land seen through a veil of mist.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading A crowd collected on the Common, listening to the band of music, and watching the windows of the princely mansion, to obtain glimpses through its lace curtains of graceful figures revolving in the dance, like a vision of fairy-land seen through a veil of mist.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading A crowd collected on the Common, listening to the band of music, and watching the windows of the princely mansion, to obtain glimpses through its lace curtains of graceful figures revolving in the dance, like a vision of fairy-land seen through a veil of mist.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading A crowd collected on the Common, listening to the band of music, and watching the windows of the princely mansion, to obtain glimpses through its lace curtains of graceful figures revolving in the dance, like a vision of fairy-land seen through a veil of mist.

plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading Mrs. Green was resplendent with diamonds; and the house was so brilliantly illuminated, that the windows of carriages traversing that part of Beacon Street glittered as if touched by the noonday sun.

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading Five hundred invitations were sent out, all of them to people unexceptionable for wealth, or fashion, or some sort of high distinction, political, literary, or artistic.

refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style

From this reading Smith had received _carte blanche_ to prepare the most luxurious and elegant supper possible.

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From this reading A crowd collected on the Common, listening to the band of music, and watching the windows of the princely mansion, to obtain glimpses through its lace curtains of graceful figures revolving in the dance, like a vision of fairy-land seen through a veil of mist.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Five hundred invitations were sent out, all of them to people unexceptionable for wealth, or fashion, or some sort of high distinction, political, literary, or artistic.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading A crowd collected on the Common, listening to the band of music, and watching the windows of the princely mansion, to obtain glimpses through its lace curtains of graceful figures revolving in the dance, like a vision of fairy-land seen through a veil of mist.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Five hundred invitations were sent out, all of them to people unexceptionable for wealth, or fashion, or some sort of high distinction, political, literary, or artistic.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Five hundred invitations were sent out, all of them to people unexceptionable for wealth, or fashion, or some sort of high distinction, political, literary, or artistic.

plural of “glimpse” — a quick look

From this reading A crowd collected on the Common, listening to the band of music, and watching the windows of the princely mansion, to obtain glimpses through its lace curtains of graceful figures revolving in the dance, like a vision of fairy-land seen through a veil of mist.

past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet

From this reading Mrs. Green was resplendent with diamonds; and the house was so brilliantly illuminated, that the windows of carriages traversing that part of Beacon Street glittered as if touched by the noonday sun.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading A crowd collected on the Common, listening to the band of music, and watching the windows of the princely mansion, to obtain glimpses through its lace curtains of graceful figures revolving in the dance, like a vision of fairy-land seen through a veil of mist.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Mrs. Green was resplendent with diamonds; and the house was so brilliantly illuminated, that the windows of carriages traversing that part of Beacon Street glittered as if touched by the noonday sun.

possessive form of “green” — green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Mrs. Green's ball was _the_ party of the season.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Smith had received _carte blanche_ to prepare the most luxurious and elegant supper possible.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Five hundred invitations were sent out, all of them to people unexceptionable for wealth, or fashion, or some sort of high distinction, political, literary, or artistic.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Mrs. Green was resplendent with diamonds; and the house was so brilliantly illuminated, that the windows of carriages traversing that part of Beacon Street glittered as if touched by the noonday sun.

ten 10s

From this reading Five hundred invitations were sent out, all of them to people unexceptionable for wealth, or fashion, or some sort of high distinction, political, literary, or artistic.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Mrs. Green was resplendent with diamonds; and the house was so brilliantly illuminated, that the windows of carriages traversing that part of Beacon Street glittered as if touched by the noonday sun.

provided with artificial light

From this reading Mrs. Green was resplendent with diamonds; and the house was so brilliantly illuminated, that the windows of carriages traversing that part of Beacon Street glittered as if touched by the noonday sun.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A crowd collected on the Common, listening to the band of music, and watching the windows of the princely mansion, to obtain glimpses through its lace curtains of graceful figures revolving in the dance, like a vision of fairy-land seen through a veil of mist.

plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading Five hundred invitations were sent out, all of them to people unexceptionable for wealth, or fashion, or some sort of high distinction, political, literary, or artistic.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A crowd collected on the Common, listening to the band of music, and watching the windows of the princely mansion, to obtain glimpses through its lace curtains of graceful figures revolving in the dance, like a vision of fairy-land seen through a veil of mist.

spin, wind, or twist together

From this reading A crowd collected on the Common, listening to the band of music, and watching the windows of the princely mansion, to obtain glimpses through its lace curtains of graceful figures revolving in the dance, like a vision of fairy-land seen through a veil of mist.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A crowd collected on the Common, listening to the band of music, and watching the windows of the princely mansion, to obtain glimpses through its lace curtains of graceful figures revolving in the dance, like a vision of fairy-land seen through a veil of mist.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading A crowd collected on the Common, listening to the band of music, and watching the windows of the princely mansion, to obtain glimpses through its lace curtains of graceful figures revolving in the dance, like a vision of fairy-land seen through a veil of mist.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading Five hundred invitations were sent out, all of them to people unexceptionable for wealth, or fashion, or some sort of high distinction, political, literary, or artistic.

displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses

From this reading Smith had received _carte blanche_ to prepare the most luxurious and elegant supper possible.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading A crowd collected on the Common, listening to the band of music, and watching the windows of the princely mansion, to obtain glimpses through its lace curtains of graceful figures revolving in the dance, like a vision of fairy-land seen through a veil of mist.

become covered with mist

From this reading A crowd collected on the Common, listening to the band of music, and watching the windows of the princely mansion, to obtain glimpses through its lace curtains of graceful figures revolving in the dance, like a vision of fairy-land seen through a veil of mist.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Smith had received _carte blanche_ to prepare the most luxurious and elegant supper possible.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Green's ball was _the_ party of the season.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading A crowd collected on the Common, listening to the band of music, and watching the windows of the princely mansion, to obtain glimpses through its lace curtains of graceful figures revolving in the dance, like a vision of fairy-land seen through a veil of mist.

the middle of the day

From this reading Mrs. Green was resplendent with diamonds; and the house was so brilliantly illuminated, that the windows of carriages traversing that part of Beacon Street glittered as if touched by the noonday sun.

come into possession of

From this reading A crowd collected on the Common, listening to the band of music, and watching the windows of the princely mansion, to obtain glimpses through its lace curtains of graceful figures revolving in the dance, like a vision of fairy-land seen through a veil of mist.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mrs. Green's ball was _the_ party of the season.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A crowd collected on the Common, listening to the band of music, and watching the windows of the princely mansion, to obtain glimpses through its lace curtains of graceful figures revolving in the dance, like a vision of fairy-land seen through a veil of mist.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Five hundred invitations were sent out, all of them to people unexceptionable for wealth, or fashion, or some sort of high distinction, political, literary, or artistic.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Five hundred invitations were sent out, all of them to people unexceptionable for wealth, or fashion, or some sort of high distinction, political, literary, or artistic.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Mrs. Green was resplendent with diamonds; and the house was so brilliantly illuminated, that the windows of carriages traversing that part of Beacon Street glittered as if touched by the noonday sun.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Mrs. Green's ball was _the_ party of the season.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Five hundred invitations were sent out, all of them to people unexceptionable for wealth, or fashion, or some sort of high distinction, political, literary, or artistic.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading Five hundred invitations were sent out, all of them to people unexceptionable for wealth, or fashion, or some sort of high distinction, political, literary, or artistic.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Smith had received _carte blanche_ to prepare the most luxurious and elegant supper possible.

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading Smith had received _carte blanche_ to prepare the most luxurious and elegant supper possible.

ostentatiously rich and superior in quality

From this reading A crowd collected on the Common, listening to the band of music, and watching the windows of the princely mansion, to obtain glimpses through its lace curtains of graceful figures revolving in the dance, like a vision of fairy-land seen through a veil of mist.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Smith had received _carte blanche_ to prepare the most luxurious and elegant supper possible.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading Mrs. Green was resplendent with diamonds; and the house was so brilliantly illuminated, that the windows of carriages traversing that part of Beacon Street glittered as if touched by the noonday sun.

-ing form of “revolve” — turn on or around an axis or a center

From this reading A crowd collected on the Common, listening to the band of music, and watching the windows of the princely mansion, to obtain glimpses through its lace curtains of graceful figures revolving in the dance, like a vision of fairy-land seen through a veil of mist.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading Mrs. Green's ball was _the_ party of the season.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading A crowd collected on the Common, listening to the band of music, and watching the windows of the princely mansion, to obtain glimpses through its lace curtains of graceful figures revolving in the dance, like a vision of fairy-land seen through a veil of mist.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Five hundred invitations were sent out, all of them to people unexceptionable for wealth, or fashion, or some sort of high distinction, political, literary, or artistic.

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading Smith had received _carte blanche_ to prepare the most luxurious and elegant supper possible.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mrs. Green was resplendent with diamonds; and the house was so brilliantly illuminated, that the windows of carriages traversing that part of Beacon Street glittered as if touched by the noonday sun.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Five hundred invitations were sent out, all of them to people unexceptionable for wealth, or fashion, or some sort of high distinction, political, literary, or artistic.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Five hundred invitations were sent out, all of them to people unexceptionable for wealth, or fashion, or some sort of high distinction, political, literary, or artistic.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Mrs. Green was resplendent with diamonds; and the house was so brilliantly illuminated, that the windows of carriages traversing that part of Beacon Street glittered as if touched by the noonday sun.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Mrs. Green was resplendent with diamonds; and the house was so brilliantly illuminated, that the windows of carriages traversing that part of Beacon Street glittered as if touched by the noonday sun.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Smith had received _carte blanche_ to prepare the most luxurious and elegant supper possible.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mrs. Green was resplendent with diamonds; and the house was so brilliantly illuminated, that the windows of carriages traversing that part of Beacon Street glittered as if touched by the noonday sun.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Mrs. Green's ball was _the_ party of the season.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Five hundred invitations were sent out, all of them to people unexceptionable for wealth, or fashion, or some sort of high distinction, political, literary, or artistic.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A crowd collected on the Common, listening to the band of music, and watching the windows of the princely mansion, to obtain glimpses through its lace curtains of graceful figures revolving in the dance, like a vision of fairy-land seen through a veil of mist.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Five hundred invitations were sent out, all of them to people unexceptionable for wealth, or fashion, or some sort of high distinction, political, literary, or artistic.

having come into contact

From this reading Mrs. Green was resplendent with diamonds; and the house was so brilliantly illuminated, that the windows of carriages traversing that part of Beacon Street glittered as if touched by the noonday sun.

-ing form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over

From this reading Mrs. Green was resplendent with diamonds; and the house was so brilliantly illuminated, that the windows of carriages traversing that part of Beacon Street glittered as if touched by the noonday sun.

completely acceptable; not open to exception or reproach

From this reading Five hundred invitations were sent out, all of them to people unexceptionable for wealth, or fashion, or some sort of high distinction, political, literary, or artistic.

a garment that covers the head and face

From this reading A crowd collected on the Common, listening to the band of music, and watching the windows of the princely mansion, to obtain glimpses through its lace curtains of graceful figures revolving in the dance, like a vision of fairy-land seen through a veil of mist.

a vivid mental image

From this reading A crowd collected on the Common, listening to the band of music, and watching the windows of the princely mansion, to obtain glimpses through its lace curtains of graceful figures revolving in the dance, like a vision of fairy-land seen through a veil of mist.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Mrs. Green's ball was _the_ party of the season.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading A crowd collected on the Common, listening to the band of music, and watching the windows of the princely mansion, to obtain glimpses through its lace curtains of graceful figures revolving in the dance, like a vision of fairy-land seen through a veil of mist.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading Five hundred invitations were sent out, all of them to people unexceptionable for wealth, or fashion, or some sort of high distinction, political, literary, or artistic.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Five hundred invitations were sent out, all of them to people unexceptionable for wealth, or fashion, or some sort of high distinction, political, literary, or artistic.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Mrs. Green was resplendent with diamonds; and the house was so brilliantly illuminated, that the windows of carriages traversing that part of Beacon Street glittered as if touched by the noonday sun.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mrs. Green was resplendent with diamonds; and the house was so brilliantly illuminated, that the windows of carriages traversing that part of Beacon Street glittered as if touched by the noonday sun.