Chapter XXV

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

From this reading THE FAIR Last evening, in order to obtain partial relief from my sufferings, I strolled upon a fair ground.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The avenue, at regular distances, was ornamented with yellow and blue posts, which were garnished with small, colored pots, and in these pots were burning smoky wicks, the flame and smoke being whirled about by the wind.

(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 The faubourg was all gayety, and the people in their Sunday clothes were noisily passing through the streets.

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

From this reading The faubourg was all gayety, and the people in their Sunday clothes were noisily passing through the streets.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The avenue, at regular distances, was ornamented with yellow and blue posts, which were garnished with small, colored pots, and in these pots were burning smoky wicks, the flame and smoke being whirled about by the wind.

a line of approach

From this reading The avenue, at regular distances, was ornamented with yellow and blue posts, which were garnished with small, colored pots, and in these pots were burning smoky wicks, the flame and smoke being whirled about by the wind.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The lamps had just been lighted.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The avenue, at regular distances, was ornamented with yellow and blue posts, which were garnished with small, colored pots, and in these pots were burning smoky wicks, the flame and smoke being whirled about by the wind.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading The avenue, at regular distances, was ornamented with yellow and blue posts, which were garnished with small, colored pots, and in these pots were burning smoky wicks, the flame and smoke being whirled about by the wind.

the act of burning something

From this reading The avenue, at regular distances, was ornamented with yellow and blue posts, which were garnished with small, colored pots, and in these pots were burning smoky wicks, the flame and smoke being whirled about by the wind.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The avenue, at regular distances, was ornamented with yellow and blue posts, which were garnished with small, colored pots, and in these pots were burning smoky wicks, the flame and smoke being whirled about by the wind.

clothing in general

From this reading The faubourg was all gayety, and the people in their Sunday clothes were noisily passing through the streets.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading The avenue, at regular distances, was ornamented with yellow and blue posts, which were garnished with small, colored pots, and in these pots were burning smoky wicks, the flame and smoke being whirled about by the wind.

plural of “distance” — the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The avenue, at regular distances, was ornamented with yellow and blue posts, which were garnished with small, colored pots, and in these pots were burning smoky wicks, the flame and smoke being whirled about by the wind.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE FAIR Last evening, in order to obtain partial relief from my sufferings, I strolled upon a fair ground.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading THE FAIR Last evening, in order to obtain partial relief from my sufferings, I strolled upon a fair ground.

a New Orleans district lying outside the original city limits; used in combination with the names of various quarters of the city

From this reading The faubourg was all gayety, and the people in their Sunday clothes were noisily passing through the streets.

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading The avenue, at regular distances, was ornamented with yellow and blue posts, which were garnished with small, colored pots, and in these pots were burning smoky wicks, the flame and smoke being whirled about by the wind.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE FAIR Last evening, in order to obtain partial relief from my sufferings, I strolled upon a fair ground.

past form of “garnish” — take a debtor's wages on legal orders, such as for child support

From this reading The avenue, at regular distances, was ornamented with yellow and blue posts, which were garnished with small, colored pots, and in these pots were burning smoky wicks, the flame and smoke being whirled about by the wind.

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From this reading The faubourg was all gayety, and the people in their Sunday clothes were noisily passing through the streets.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading THE FAIR Last evening, in order to obtain partial relief from my sufferings, I strolled upon a fair ground.

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

From this reading The lamps had just been lighted.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE FAIR Last evening, in order to obtain partial relief from my sufferings, I strolled upon a fair ground.

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

From this reading THE FAIR Last evening, in order to obtain partial relief from my sufferings, I strolled upon a fair ground.

and nothing more

From this reading The lamps had just been lighted.

plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading The lamps had just been lighted.

plural of “lantern” — light in a transparent protective case

From this reading In the trees Venetian lanterns swung.

immediately past

From this reading THE FAIR Last evening, in order to obtain partial relief from my sufferings, I strolled upon a fair ground.

set afire or burning

From this reading The lamps had just been lighted.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THE FAIR Last evening, in order to obtain partial relief from my sufferings, I strolled upon a fair ground.

with much noise or loud and unpleasant sound

From this reading The faubourg was all gayety, and the people in their Sunday clothes were noisily passing through the streets.

come into possession of

From this reading THE FAIR Last evening, in order to obtain partial relief from my sufferings, I strolled upon a fair ground.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading THE FAIR Last evening, in order to obtain partial relief from my sufferings, I strolled upon a fair ground.

past form of “ornament” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading The avenue, at regular distances, was ornamented with yellow and blue posts, which were garnished with small, colored pots, and in these pots were burning smoky wicks, the flame and smoke being whirled about by the wind.

being or affecting only a part; not total

From this reading THE FAIR Last evening, in order to obtain partial relief from my sufferings, I strolled upon a fair ground.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading The faubourg was all gayety, and the people in their Sunday clothes were noisily passing through the streets.

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

From this reading The faubourg was all gayety, and the people in their Sunday clothes were noisily passing through the streets.

plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand

From this reading The avenue, at regular distances, was ornamented with yellow and blue posts, which were garnished with small, colored pots, and in these pots were burning smoky wicks, the flame and smoke being whirled about by the wind.

plural of “pot” — metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid

From this reading The avenue, at regular distances, was ornamented with yellow and blue posts, which were garnished with small, colored pots, and in these pots were burning smoky wicks, the flame and smoke being whirled about by the wind.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading The avenue, at regular distances, was ornamented with yellow and blue posts, which were garnished with small, colored pots, and in these pots were burning smoky wicks, the flame and smoke being whirled about by the wind.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading THE FAIR Last evening, in order to obtain partial relief from my sufferings, I strolled upon a fair ground.

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

From this reading The avenue, at regular distances, was ornamented with yellow and blue posts, which were garnished with small, colored pots, and in these pots were burning smoky wicks, the flame and smoke being whirled about by the wind.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading The avenue, at regular distances, was ornamented with yellow and blue posts, which were garnished with small, colored pots, and in these pots were burning smoky wicks, the flame and smoke being whirled about by the wind.

marked by or emitting or filled with smoke

From this reading The avenue, at regular distances, was ornamented with yellow and blue posts, which were garnished with small, colored pots, and in these pots were burning smoky wicks, the flame and smoke being whirled about by the wind.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The faubourg was all gayety, and the people in their Sunday clothes were noisily passing through the streets.

past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading THE FAIR Last evening, in order to obtain partial relief from my sufferings, I strolled upon a fair ground.

plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain

From this reading THE FAIR Last evening, in order to obtain partial relief from my sufferings, I strolled upon a fair ground.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading The faubourg was all gayety, and the people in their Sunday clothes were noisily passing through the streets.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading In the trees Venetian lanterns swung.

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

From this reading THE FAIR Last evening, in order to obtain partial relief from my sufferings, I strolled upon a fair ground.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The faubourg was all gayety, and the people in their Sunday clothes were noisily passing through the streets.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The avenue, at regular distances, was ornamented with yellow and blue posts, which were garnished with small, colored pots, and in these pots were burning smoky wicks, the flame and smoke being whirled about by the wind.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The faubourg was all gayety, and the people in their Sunday clothes were noisily passing through the streets.

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

From this reading THE FAIR Last evening, in order to obtain partial relief from my sufferings, I strolled upon a fair ground.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading In the trees Venetian lanterns swung.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE FAIR Last evening, in order to obtain partial relief from my sufferings, I strolled upon a fair ground.

a resident of Venice

From this reading In the trees Venetian lanterns swung.

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

From this reading The faubourg was all gayety, and the people in their Sunday clothes were noisily passing through the streets.

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

From this reading The faubourg was all gayety, and the people in their Sunday clothes were noisily passing through the streets.

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

From this reading The avenue, at regular distances, was ornamented with yellow and blue posts, which were garnished with small, colored pots, and in these pots were burning smoky wicks, the flame and smoke being whirled about by the wind.

past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion

From this reading The avenue, at regular distances, was ornamented with yellow and blue posts, which were garnished with small, colored pots, and in these pots were burning smoky wicks, the flame and smoke being whirled about by the wind.

plural of “wick” — any piece of cord that conveys liquid by capillary action

From this reading The avenue, at regular distances, was ornamented with yellow and blue posts, which were garnished with small, colored pots, and in these pots were burning smoky wicks, the flame and smoke being whirled about by the wind.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The avenue, at regular distances, was ornamented with yellow and blue posts, which were garnished with small, colored pots, and in these pots were burning smoky wicks, the flame and smoke being whirled about by the wind.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The avenue, at regular distances, was ornamented with yellow and blue posts, which were garnished with small, colored pots, and in these pots were burning smoky wicks, the flame and smoke being whirled about by the wind.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading The avenue, at regular distances, was ornamented with yellow and blue posts, which were garnished with small, colored pots, and in these pots were burning smoky wicks, the flame and smoke being whirled about by the wind.