used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CAT'S-PAW.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Every other man was in uniform of some kind, and the floor of the house was filled with a gay laughing crowd, while the boxes were occupied by ladies of the highest rank, several of the imperial family being present.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One evening a fortnight later Godfrey went with two young Englishmen to a masked ball at the Opera.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading One evening a fortnight later Godfrey went with two young Englishmen to a masked ball at the Opera.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Every other man was in uniform of some kind, and the floor of the house was filled with a gay laughing crowd, while the boxes were occupied by ladies of the highest rank, several of the imperial family being present.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Every other man was in uniform of some kind, and the floor of the house was filled with a gay laughing crowd, while the boxes were occupied by ladies of the highest rank, several of the imperial family being present.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading It was a brilliant scene.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Comparatively few of the men were masked or in costume, but many of the ladies were so.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Every other man was in uniform of some kind, and the floor of the house was filled with a gay laughing crowd, while the boxes were occupied by ladies of the highest rank, several of the imperial family being present.
CAT'S-PAWnoun
a person used by another to gain an end
From this reading A CAT'S-PAW.
ComparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading Comparatively few of the men were masked or in costume, but many of the ladies were so.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Comparatively few of the men were masked or in costume, but many of the ladies were so.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Every other man was in uniform of some kind, and the floor of the house was filled with a gay laughing crowd, while the boxes were occupied by ladies of the highest rank, several of the imperial family being present.
EnglishmennounUS /ˌeŋˈlɪʃmən/
plural of “englishman” — a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading One evening a fortnight later Godfrey went with two young Englishmen to a masked ball at the Opera.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading One evening a fortnight later Godfrey went with two young Englishmen to a masked ball at the Opera.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every other man was in uniform of some kind, and the floor of the house was filled with a gay laughing crowd, while the boxes were occupied by ladies of the highest rank, several of the imperial family being present.
a social unit living together
From this reading Every other man was in uniform of some kind, and the floor of the house was filled with a gay laughing crowd, while the boxes were occupied by ladies of the highest rank, several of the imperial family being present.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Comparatively few of the men were masked or in costume, but many of the ladies were so.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Every other man was in uniform of some kind, and the floor of the house was filled with a gay laughing crowd, while the boxes were occupied by ladies of the highest rank, several of the imperial family being present.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Every other man was in uniform of some kind, and the floor of the house was filled with a gay laughing crowd, while the boxes were occupied by ladies of the highest rank, several of the imperial family being present.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading One evening a fortnight later Godfrey went with two young Englishmen to a masked ball at the Opera.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Every other man was in uniform of some kind, and the floor of the house was filled with a gay laughing crowd, while the boxes were occupied by ladies of the highest rank, several of the imperial family being present.
Godfrey
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From this reading One evening a fortnight later Godfrey went with two young Englishmen to a masked ball at the Opera.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Every other man was in uniform of some kind, and the floor of the house was filled with a gay laughing crowd, while the boxes were occupied by ladies of the highest rank, several of the imperial family being present.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Every other man was in uniform of some kind, and the floor of the house was filled with a gay laughing crowd, while the boxes were occupied by ladies of the highest rank, several of the imperial family being present.
imperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading Every other man was in uniform of some kind, and the floor of the house was filled with a gay laughing crowd, while the boxes were occupied by ladies of the highest rank, several of the imperial family being present.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Comparatively few of the men were masked or in costume, but many of the ladies were so.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a brilliant scene.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Every other man was in uniform of some kind, and the floor of the house was filled with a gay laughing crowd, while the boxes were occupied by ladies of the highest rank, several of the imperial family being present.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Comparatively few of the men were masked or in costume, but many of the ladies were so.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading One evening a fortnight later Godfrey went with two young Englishmen to a masked ball at the Opera.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading Every other man was in uniform of some kind, and the floor of the house was filled with a gay laughing crowd, while the boxes were occupied by ladies of the highest rank, several of the imperial family being present.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Every other man was in uniform of some kind, and the floor of the house was filled with a gay laughing crowd, while the boxes were occupied by ladies of the highest rank, several of the imperial family being present.
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 Comparatively few of the men were masked or in costume, but many of the ladies were so.
maskedadjectiveUS /mæskt/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading One evening a fortnight later Godfrey went with two young Englishmen to a masked ball at the Opera.
the force of workers available
From this reading Comparatively few of the men were masked or in costume, but many of the ladies were so.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Every other man was in uniform of some kind, and the floor of the house was filled with a gay laughing crowd, while the boxes were occupied by ladies of the highest rank, several of the imperial family being present.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Comparatively few of the men were masked or in costume, but many of the ladies were so.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One evening a fortnight later Godfrey went with two young Englishmen to a masked ball at the Opera.
OperanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading One evening a fortnight later Godfrey went with two young Englishmen to a masked ball at the Opera.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Comparatively few of the men were masked or in costume, but many of the ladies were so.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Every other man was in uniform of some kind, and the floor of the house was filled with a gay laughing crowd, while the boxes were occupied by ladies of the highest rank, several of the imperial family being present.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Every other man was in uniform of some kind, and the floor of the house was filled with a gay laughing crowd, while the boxes were occupied by ladies of the highest rank, several of the imperial family being present.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Every other man was in uniform of some kind, and the floor of the house was filled with a gay laughing crowd, while the boxes were occupied by ladies of the highest rank, several of the imperial family being present.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading It was a brilliant scene.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Every other man was in uniform of some kind, and the floor of the house was filled with a gay laughing crowd, while the boxes were occupied by ladies of the highest rank, several of the imperial family being present.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Comparatively few of the men were masked or in costume, but many of the ladies were so.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Every other man was in uniform of some kind, and the floor of the house was filled with a gay laughing crowd, while the boxes were occupied by ladies of the highest rank, several of the imperial family being present.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One evening a fortnight later Godfrey went with two young Englishmen to a masked ball at the Opera.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One evening a fortnight later Godfrey went with two young Englishmen to a masked ball at the Opera.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading One evening a fortnight later Godfrey went with two young Englishmen to a masked ball at the Opera.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading Every other man was in uniform of some kind, and the floor of the house was filled with a gay laughing crowd, while the boxes were occupied by ladies of the highest rank, several of the imperial family being present.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a brilliant scene.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading One evening a fortnight later Godfrey went with two young Englishmen to a masked ball at the Opera.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Comparatively few of the men were masked or in costume, but many of the ladies were so.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Every other man was in uniform of some kind, and the floor of the house was filled with a gay laughing crowd, while the boxes were occupied by ladies of the highest rank, several of the imperial family being present.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One evening a fortnight later Godfrey went with two young Englishmen to a masked ball at the Opera.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading One evening a fortnight later Godfrey went with two young Englishmen to a masked ball at the Opera.
