Chapter IX

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

From this reading Before Maud had been many weeks with the Vernons there was a Garrison Ball, and at this it was fated that she should make her first public appearance in Dustypore society.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

recognized or made known or admitted

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

someone who admires a young woman

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

later than; following

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

(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 To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

extremely pleasing to the taste; sweet and fragrant

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

disposed to please

From this reading Il est amiable, car on se sent toujours en danger avec lui.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

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

From this reading Before Maud had been many weeks with the Vernons there was a Garrison Ball, and at this it was fated that she should make her first public appearance in Dustypore society.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

eagerly desirous

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Before Maud had been many weeks with the Vernons there was a Garrison Ball, and at this it was fated that she should make her first public appearance in Dustypore society.

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

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

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

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Before Maud had been many weeks with the Vernons there was a Garrison Ball, and at this it was fated that she should make her first public appearance in Dustypore society.

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From this reading Il est amiable, car on se sent toujours en danger avec lui.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading THE FIRST BALL.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Before Maud had been many weeks with the Vernons there was a Garrison Ball, and at this it was fated that she should make her first public appearance in Dustypore society.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before Maud had been many weeks with the Vernons there was a Garrison Ball, and at this it was fated that she should make her first public appearance in Dustypore society.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

showing who or what does the action

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

changeable

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Il est amiable, car on se sent toujours en danger avec lui.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading That night was certainly the most eventful and exciting one that she had ever passed.

resembling a cloud

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Il est amiable, car on se sent toujours en danger avec lui.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Before Maud had been many weeks with the Vernons there was a Garrison Ball, and at this it was fated that she should make her first public appearance in Dustypore society.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

raised above the ground

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

half the width of an em

From this reading Il est amiable, car on se sent toujours en danger avec lui.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

standard time in the 5th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 75th meridian; used in the eastern United States

From this reading Il est amiable, car on se sent toujours en danger avec lui.

full of events or incidents

From this reading That night was certainly the most eventful and exciting one that she had ever passed.

at any time

From this reading That night was certainly the most eventful and exciting one that she had ever passed.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading That night was certainly the most eventful and exciting one that she had ever passed.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

opinion or judgment

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

widely known and esteemed

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

(usually followed by “to”) determined by tragic fate

From this reading Before Maud had been many weeks with the Vernons there was a Garrison Ball, and at this it was fated that she should make her first public appearance in Dustypore society.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE FIRST BALL.

showing or representing to advantage

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Before Maud had been many weeks with the Vernons there was a Garrison Ball, and at this it was fated that she should make her first public appearance in Dustypore society.

the act of departing

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

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

From this reading Before Maud had been many weeks with the Vernons there was a Garrison Ball, and at this it was fated that she should make her first public appearance in Dustypore society.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Before Maud had been many weeks with the Vernons there was a Garrison Ball, and at this it was fated that she should make her first public appearance in Dustypore society.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

respectful deference

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

characteristic of humanity

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

ten 10s

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

a midwestern state in north-central United States

From this reading Il est amiable, car on se sent toujours en danger avec lui.

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

From this reading Before Maud had been many weeks with the Vernons there was a Garrison Ball, and at this it was fated that she should make her first public appearance in Dustypore society.

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

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Before Maud had been many weeks with the Vernons there was a Garrison Ball, and at this it was fated that she should make her first public appearance in Dustypore society.

and nothing more

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

immediately past

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

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From this reading Il est amiable, car on se sent toujours en danger avec lui.

engage in

From this reading Before Maud had been many weeks with the Vernons there was a Garrison Ball, and at this it was fated that she should make her first public appearance in Dustypore society.

all of the living human inhabitants of the earth

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

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 Before Maud had been many weeks with the Vernons there was a Garrison Ball, and at this it was fated that she should make her first public appearance in Dustypore society.

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From this reading Before Maud had been many weeks with the Vernons there was a Garrison Ball, and at this it was fated that she should make her first public appearance in Dustypore society.

used to form the superlative

From this reading That night was certainly the most eventful and exciting one that she had ever passed.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

of an obscure nature

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading That night was certainly the most eventful and exciting one that she had ever passed.

not any; not one

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Il est amiable, car on se sent toujours en danger avec lui.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading That night was certainly the most eventful and exciting one that she had ever passed.

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From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

have ownership or possession of

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading That night was certainly the most eventful and exciting one that she had ever passed.

the state of being without a flaw or defect

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

(architecture) a slender upright spire at the top of a buttress of tower

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Before Maud had been many weeks with the Vernons there was a Garrison Ball, and at this it was fated that she should make her first public appearance in Dustypore society.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

get something; come into possession of

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

past form of “reciprocate” — act, feel, or give mutually or in return

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

a toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium

From this reading Il est amiable, car on se sent toujours en danger avec lui.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

the act of choosing or selecting

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Il est amiable, car on se sent toujours en danger avec lui.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Before Maud had been many weeks with the Vernons there was a Garrison Ball, and at this it was fated that she should make her first public appearance in Dustypore society.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Before Maud had been many weeks with the Vernons there was a Garrison Ball, and at this it was fated that she should make her first public appearance in Dustypore society.

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Before Maud had been many weeks with the Vernons there was a Garrison Ball, and at this it was fated that she should make her first public appearance in Dustypore society.

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

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

happening unexpectedly

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

your usual mood

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Before Maud had been many weeks with the Vernons there was a Garrison Ball, and at this it was fated that she should make her first public appearance in Dustypore society.

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

From this reading THE FIRST BALL.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Before Maud had been many weeks with the Vernons there was a Garrison Ball, and at this it was fated that she should make her first public appearance in Dustypore society.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Before Maud had been many weeks with the Vernons there was a Garrison Ball, and at this it was fated that she should make her first public appearance in Dustypore society.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

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

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

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From this reading Il est amiable, car on se sent toujours en danger avec lui.

a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

a formal word for “on”

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

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From this reading Before Maud had been many weeks with the Vernons there was a Garrison Ball, and at this it was fated that she should make her first public appearance in Dustypore society.

precisely as stated

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

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

From this reading Before Maud had been many weeks with the Vernons there was a Garrison Ball, and at this it was fated that she should make her first public appearance in Dustypore society.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Before Maud had been many weeks with the Vernons there was a Garrison Ball, and at this it was fated that she should make her first public appearance in Dustypore society.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

which person or people

From this reading To wake and find one's self famous is no doubt an agreeable sensation; but to put on for the first time in one's life a lovely ball-dress, bright, cloudlike, ambrosial--to be suddenly elevated to a pinnacle to receive the homage of mankind--to exercise a pleasant little capricious tyranny in the selection of partners--to be seized upon by one anxious adorer after another, all striving to please, each with a little flattering tale of his own--to read in a hundred eyes that one is very pretty--to find at last a partner who, from some mysterious reason, is not like other partners, but just perfection--to know that one's views about him are entirely reciprocated--it was, as Maud, on going to bed, acknowledged to herself with a sigh, which was half fatigue and half the utterance of an over-excited temperament, too much enjoyment for a single human soul to carry!

in the company of; together with

From this reading Before Maud had been many weeks with the Vernons there was a Garrison Ball, and at this it was fated that she should make her first public appearance in Dustypore society.