Chapter XX

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

From this reading The invitations for Mrs. Vernon's lawn-party had been issued at least a fortnight, and but few people had declined them.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading A lawn-party, too, was so romantic, "too sweet for anything," declared the young women who adored those out-of-door entertainments where the most flagrant flirtations were possible, and where the plainest faces acquired a certain beauty from the blended light of lamp-light and moonlight, and the flickering leaf-shadows cast by the over-arching trees.

regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)

From this reading A lawn-party, too, was so romantic, "too sweet for anything," declared the young women who adored those out-of-door entertainments where the most flagrant flirtations were possible, and where the plainest faces acquired a certain beauty from the blended light of lamp-light and moonlight, and the flickering leaf-shadows cast by the over-arching trees.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading It was well known that she gave charming entertainments, and people were always eager to attend.

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

From this reading The invitations for Mrs. Vernon's lawn-party had been issued at least a fortnight, and but few people had declined them.

any thing at all

From this reading A lawn-party, too, was so romantic, "too sweet for anything," declared the young women who adored those out-of-door entertainments where the most flagrant flirtations were possible, and where the plainest faces acquired a certain beauty from the blended light of lamp-light and moonlight, and the flickering leaf-shadows cast by the over-arching trees.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Lady Clive was present that evening, her fair and stately beauty, so like her brother's, thrown into perfect relief by a robe of blue and silver, with pale, gleaming pearls around her graceful throat and white arms.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Lady Clive was present that evening, her fair and stately beauty, so like her brother's, thrown into perfect relief by a robe of blue and silver, with pale, gleaming pearls around her graceful throat and white arms.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The invitations for Mrs. Vernon's lawn-party had been issued at least a fortnight, and but few people had declined them.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading It was well known that she gave charming entertainments, and people were always eager to attend.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading A lawn-party, too, was so romantic, "too sweet for anything," declared the young women who adored those out-of-door entertainments where the most flagrant flirtations were possible, and where the plainest faces acquired a certain beauty from the blended light of lamp-light and moonlight, and the flickering leaf-shadows cast by the over-arching trees.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The invitations for Mrs. Vernon's lawn-party had been issued at least a fortnight, and but few people had declined them.

combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable

From this reading A lawn-party, too, was so romantic, "too sweet for anything," declared the young women who adored those out-of-door entertainments where the most flagrant flirtations were possible, and where the plainest faces acquired a certain beauty from the blended light of lamp-light and moonlight, and the flickering leaf-shadows cast by the over-arching trees.

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

From this reading Lady Clive was present that evening, her fair and stately beauty, so like her brother's, thrown into perfect relief by a robe of blue and silver, with pale, gleaming pearls around her graceful throat and white arms.

possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Lady Clive was present that evening, her fair and stately beauty, so like her brother's, thrown into perfect relief by a robe of blue and silver, with pale, gleaming pearls around her graceful throat and white arms.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The invitations for Mrs. Vernon's lawn-party had been issued at least a fortnight, and but few people had declined them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A lawn-party, too, was so romantic, "too sweet for anything," declared the young women who adored those out-of-door entertainments where the most flagrant flirtations were possible, and where the plainest faces acquired a certain beauty from the blended light of lamp-light and moonlight, and the flickering leaf-shadows cast by the over-arching trees.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading Older people dreaded the night-air and the dew, but to these the drawing-rooms were always open, so that no one dreamed of declining Mrs. Vernon's elegant cards.

put or send forth

From this reading A lawn-party, too, was so romantic, "too sweet for anything," declared the young women who adored those out-of-door entertainments where the most flagrant flirtations were possible, and where the plainest faces acquired a certain beauty from the blended light of lamp-light and moonlight, and the flickering leaf-shadows cast by the over-arching trees.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading A lawn-party, too, was so romantic, "too sweet for anything," declared the young women who adored those out-of-door entertainments where the most flagrant flirtations were possible, and where the plainest faces acquired a certain beauty from the blended light of lamp-light and moonlight, and the flickering leaf-shadows cast by the over-arching trees.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading It was well known that she gave charming entertainments, and people were always eager to attend.

British general and statesman whose victory at Plassey in 1757 strengthened British control of India (1725-1774)

From this reading Lady Clive was present that evening, her fair and stately beauty, so like her brother's, thrown into perfect relief by a robe of blue and silver, with pale, gleaming pearls around her graceful throat and white arms.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading A lawn-party, too, was so romantic, "too sweet for anything," declared the young women who adored those out-of-door entertainments where the most flagrant flirtations were possible, and where the plainest faces acquired a certain beauty from the blended light of lamp-light and moonlight, and the flickering leaf-shadows cast by the over-arching trees.

past form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading The invitations for Mrs. Vernon's lawn-party had been issued at least a fortnight, and but few people had declined them.

-ing form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading Older people dreaded the night-air and the dew, but to these the drawing-rooms were always open, so that no one dreamed of declining Mrs. Vernon's elegant cards.

water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air

From this reading Older people dreaded the night-air and the dew, but to these the drawing-rooms were always open, so that no one dreamed of declining Mrs. Vernon's elegant cards.

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From this reading Older people dreaded the night-air and the dew, but to these the drawing-rooms were always open, so that no one dreamed of declining Mrs. Vernon's elegant cards.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Older people dreaded the night-air and the dew, but to these the drawing-rooms were always open, so that no one dreamed of declining Mrs. Vernon's elegant cards.

conceived of or imagined or hoped for

From this reading Older people dreaded the night-air and the dew, but to these the drawing-rooms were always open, so that no one dreamed of declining Mrs. Vernon's elegant cards.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading It was well known that she gave charming entertainments, and people were always eager to attend.

refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style

From this reading Older people dreaded the night-air and the dew, but to these the drawing-rooms were always open, so that no one dreamed of declining Mrs. Vernon's elegant cards.

plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading It was well known that she gave charming entertainments, and people were always eager to attend.

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

From this reading Lady Clive was present that evening, her fair and stately beauty, so like her brother's, thrown into perfect relief by a robe of blue and silver, with pale, gleaming pearls around her graceful throat and white arms.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading A lawn-party, too, was so romantic, "too sweet for anything," declared the young women who adored those out-of-door entertainments where the most flagrant flirtations were possible, and where the plainest faces acquired a certain beauty from the blended light of lamp-light and moonlight, and the flickering leaf-shadows cast by the over-arching trees.

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

From this reading Lady Clive was present that evening, her fair and stately beauty, so like her brother's, thrown into perfect relief by a robe of blue and silver, with pale, gleaming pearls around her graceful throat and white arms.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The invitations for Mrs. Vernon's lawn-party had been issued at least a fortnight, and but few people had declined them.

conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible

From this reading A lawn-party, too, was so romantic, "too sweet for anything," declared the young women who adored those out-of-door entertainments where the most flagrant flirtations were possible, and where the plainest faces acquired a certain beauty from the blended light of lamp-light and moonlight, and the flickering leaf-shadows cast by the over-arching trees.

shining unsteadily

From this reading A lawn-party, too, was so romantic, "too sweet for anything," declared the young women who adored those out-of-door entertainments where the most flagrant flirtations were possible, and where the plainest faces acquired a certain beauty from the blended light of lamp-light and moonlight, and the flickering leaf-shadows cast by the over-arching trees.

plural of “flirtation” — playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest

From this reading A lawn-party, too, was so romantic, "too sweet for anything," declared the young women who adored those out-of-door entertainments where the most flagrant flirtations were possible, and where the plainest faces acquired a certain beauty from the blended light of lamp-light and moonlight, and the flickering leaf-shadows cast by the over-arching trees.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The invitations for Mrs. Vernon's lawn-party had been issued at least a fortnight, and but few people had declined them.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading The invitations for Mrs. Vernon's lawn-party had been issued at least a fortnight, and but few people had declined them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A lawn-party, too, was so romantic, "too sweet for anything," declared the young women who adored those out-of-door entertainments where the most flagrant flirtations were possible, and where the plainest faces acquired a certain beauty from the blended light of lamp-light and moonlight, and the flickering leaf-shadows cast by the over-arching trees.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It was well known that she gave charming entertainments, and people were always eager to attend.

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

From this reading Lady Clive was present that evening, her fair and stately beauty, so like her brother's, thrown into perfect relief by a robe of blue and silver, with pale, gleaming pearls around her graceful throat and white arms.

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

From this reading Lady Clive was present that evening, her fair and stately beauty, so like her brother's, thrown into perfect relief by a robe of blue and silver, with pale, gleaming pearls around her graceful throat and white arms.

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

From this reading The invitations for Mrs. Vernon's lawn-party had been issued at least a fortnight, and but few people had declined them.

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

From this reading Lady Clive was present that evening, her fair and stately beauty, so like her brother's, thrown into perfect relief by a robe of blue and silver, with pale, gleaming pearls around her graceful throat and white arms.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Lady Clive was present that evening, her fair and stately beauty, so like her brother's, thrown into perfect relief by a robe of blue and silver, with pale, gleaming pearls around her graceful throat and white arms.

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

From this reading The invitations for Mrs. Vernon's lawn-party had been issued at least a fortnight, and but few people had declined them.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading The invitations for Mrs. Vernon's lawn-party had been issued at least a fortnight, and but few people had declined them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was well known that she gave charming entertainments, and people were always eager to attend.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading It was well known that she gave charming entertainments, and people were always eager to attend.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Lady Clive was present that evening, her fair and stately beauty, so like her brother's, thrown into perfect relief by a robe of blue and silver, with pale, gleaming pearls around her graceful throat and white arms.

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From this reading A lawn-party, too, was so romantic, "too sweet for anything," declared the young women who adored those out-of-door entertainments where the most flagrant flirtations were possible, and where the plainest faces acquired a certain beauty from the blended light of lamp-light and moonlight, and the flickering leaf-shadows cast by the over-arching trees.

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

From this reading The invitations for Mrs. Vernon's lawn-party had been issued at least a fortnight, and but few people had declined them.

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

From this reading A lawn-party, too, was so romantic, "too sweet for anything," declared the young women who adored those out-of-door entertainments where the most flagrant flirtations were possible, and where the plainest faces acquired a certain beauty from the blended light of lamp-light and moonlight, and the flickering leaf-shadows cast by the over-arching trees.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading The invitations for Mrs. Vernon's lawn-party had been issued at least a fortnight, and but few people had declined them.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading A lawn-party, too, was so romantic, "too sweet for anything," declared the young women who adored those out-of-door entertainments where the most flagrant flirtations were possible, and where the plainest faces acquired a certain beauty from the blended light of lamp-light and moonlight, and the flickering leaf-shadows cast by the over-arching trees.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Lady Clive was present that evening, her fair and stately beauty, so like her brother's, thrown into perfect relief by a robe of blue and silver, with pale, gleaming pearls around her graceful throat and white arms.

the light of the Moon

From this reading A lawn-party, too, was so romantic, "too sweet for anything," declared the young women who adored those out-of-door entertainments where the most flagrant flirtations were possible, and where the plainest faces acquired a certain beauty from the blended light of lamp-light and moonlight, and the flickering leaf-shadows cast by the over-arching trees.

used to form the superlative

From this reading A lawn-party, too, was so romantic, "too sweet for anything," declared the young women who adored those out-of-door entertainments where the most flagrant flirtations were possible, and where the plainest faces acquired a certain beauty from the blended light of lamp-light and moonlight, and the flickering leaf-shadows cast by the over-arching trees.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The invitations for Mrs. Vernon's lawn-party had been issued at least a fortnight, and but few people had declined them.

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

From this reading Older people dreaded the night-air and the dew, but to these the drawing-rooms were always open, so that no one dreamed of declining Mrs. Vernon's elegant cards.

not any; not one

From this reading Older people dreaded the night-air and the dew, but to these the drawing-rooms were always open, so that no one dreamed of declining Mrs. Vernon's elegant cards.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A lawn-party, too, was so romantic, "too sweet for anything," declared the young women who adored those out-of-door entertainments where the most flagrant flirtations were possible, and where the plainest faces acquired a certain beauty from the blended light of lamp-light and moonlight, and the flickering leaf-shadows cast by the over-arching trees.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Older people dreaded the night-air and the dew, but to these the drawing-rooms were always open, so that no one dreamed of declining Mrs. Vernon's elegant cards.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Older people dreaded the night-air and the dew, but to these the drawing-rooms were always open, so that no one dreamed of declining Mrs. Vernon's elegant cards.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Older people dreaded the night-air and the dew, but to these the drawing-rooms were always open, so that no one dreamed of declining Mrs. Vernon's elegant cards.

located, suited for, or taking place in the open air

From this reading A lawn-party, too, was so romantic, "too sweet for anything," declared the young women who adored those out-of-door entertainments where the most flagrant flirtations were possible, and where the plainest faces acquired a certain beauty from the blended light of lamp-light and moonlight, and the flickering leaf-shadows cast by the over-arching trees.

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

From this reading A lawn-party, too, was so romantic, "too sweet for anything," declared the young women who adored those out-of-door entertainments where the most flagrant flirtations were possible, and where the plainest faces acquired a certain beauty from the blended light of lamp-light and moonlight, and the flickering leaf-shadows cast by the over-arching trees.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Lady Clive was present that evening, her fair and stately beauty, so like her brother's, thrown into perfect relief by a robe of blue and silver, with pale, gleaming pearls around her graceful throat and white arms.

plural of “pearl” — a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading Lady Clive was present that evening, her fair and stately beauty, so like her brother's, thrown into perfect relief by a robe of blue and silver, with pale, gleaming pearls around her graceful throat and white arms.

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

From this reading The invitations for Mrs. Vernon's lawn-party had been issued at least a fortnight, and but few people had declined them.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading Lady Clive was present that evening, her fair and stately beauty, so like her brother's, thrown into perfect relief by a robe of blue and silver, with pale, gleaming pearls around her graceful throat and white arms.

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

From this reading A lawn-party, too, was so romantic, "too sweet for anything," declared the young women who adored those out-of-door entertainments where the most flagrant flirtations were possible, and where the plainest faces acquired a certain beauty from the blended light of lamp-light and moonlight, and the flickering leaf-shadows cast by the over-arching trees.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading A lawn-party, too, was so romantic, "too sweet for anything," declared the young women who adored those out-of-door entertainments where the most flagrant flirtations were possible, and where the plainest faces acquired a certain beauty from the blended light of lamp-light and moonlight, and the flickering leaf-shadows cast by the over-arching trees.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Lady Clive was present that evening, her fair and stately beauty, so like her brother's, thrown into perfect relief by a robe of blue and silver, with pale, gleaming pearls around her graceful throat and white arms.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading Lady Clive was present that evening, her fair and stately beauty, so like her brother's, thrown into perfect relief by a robe of blue and silver, with pale, gleaming pearls around her graceful throat and white arms.

any loose flowing garment

From this reading Lady Clive was present that evening, her fair and stately beauty, so like her brother's, thrown into perfect relief by a robe of blue and silver, with pale, gleaming pearls around her graceful throat and white arms.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading A lawn-party, too, was so romantic, "too sweet for anything," declared the young women who adored those out-of-door entertainments where the most flagrant flirtations were possible, and where the plainest faces acquired a certain beauty from the blended light of lamp-light and moonlight, and the flickering leaf-shadows cast by the over-arching trees.

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

From this reading It was well known that she gave charming entertainments, and people were always eager to attend.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading Lady Clive was present that evening, her fair and stately beauty, so like her brother's, thrown into perfect relief by a robe of blue and silver, with pale, gleaming pearls around her graceful throat and white arms.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A lawn-party, too, was so romantic, "too sweet for anything," declared the young women who adored those out-of-door entertainments where the most flagrant flirtations were possible, and where the plainest faces acquired a certain beauty from the blended light of lamp-light and moonlight, and the flickering leaf-shadows cast by the over-arching trees.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Lady Clive was present that evening, her fair and stately beauty, so like her brother's, thrown into perfect relief by a robe of blue and silver, with pale, gleaming pearls around her graceful throat and white arms.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading A lawn-party, too, was so romantic, "too sweet for anything," declared the young women who adored those out-of-door entertainments where the most flagrant flirtations were possible, and where the plainest faces acquired a certain beauty from the blended light of lamp-light and moonlight, and the flickering leaf-shadows cast by the over-arching trees.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was well known that she gave charming entertainments, and people were always eager to attend.

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

From this reading The invitations for Mrs. Vernon's lawn-party had been issued at least a fortnight, and but few people had declined them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The invitations for Mrs. Vernon's lawn-party had been issued at least a fortnight, and but few people had declined them.

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

From this reading Older people dreaded the night-air and the dew, but to these the drawing-rooms were always open, so that no one dreamed of declining Mrs. Vernon's elegant cards.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading A lawn-party, too, was so romantic, "too sweet for anything," declared the young women who adored those out-of-door entertainments where the most flagrant flirtations were possible, and where the plainest faces acquired a certain beauty from the blended light of lamp-light and moonlight, and the flickering leaf-shadows cast by the over-arching trees.

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading Lady Clive was present that evening, her fair and stately beauty, so like her brother's, thrown into perfect relief by a robe of blue and silver, with pale, gleaming pearls around her graceful throat and white arms.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Lady Clive was present that evening, her fair and stately beauty, so like her brother's, thrown into perfect relief by a robe of blue and silver, with pale, gleaming pearls around her graceful throat and white arms.

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

From this reading It was well known that she gave charming entertainments, and people were always eager to attend.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading A lawn-party, too, was so romantic, "too sweet for anything," declared the young women who adored those out-of-door entertainments where the most flagrant flirtations were possible, and where the plainest faces acquired a certain beauty from the blended light of lamp-light and moonlight, and the flickering leaf-shadows cast by the over-arching trees.

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 A lawn-party, too, was so romantic, "too sweet for anything," declared the young women who adored those out-of-door entertainments where the most flagrant flirtations were possible, and where the plainest faces acquired a certain beauty from the blended light of lamp-light and moonlight, and the flickering leaf-shadows cast by the over-arching trees.

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From this reading The invitations for Mrs. Vernon's lawn-party had been issued at least a fortnight, and but few people had declined them.

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

From this reading It was well known that she gave charming entertainments, and people were always eager to attend.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading It was well known that she gave charming entertainments, and people were always eager to attend.

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

From this reading It was well known that she gave charming entertainments, and people were always eager to attend.

in or at the place that

From this reading A lawn-party, too, was so romantic, "too sweet for anything," declared the young women who adored those out-of-door entertainments where the most flagrant flirtations were possible, and where the plainest faces acquired a certain beauty from the blended light of lamp-light and moonlight, and the flickering leaf-shadows cast by the over-arching trees.

a Caucasian

From this reading Lady Clive was present that evening, her fair and stately beauty, so like her brother's, thrown into perfect relief by a robe of blue and silver, with pale, gleaming pearls around her graceful throat and white arms.

which person or people

From this reading A lawn-party, too, was so romantic, "too sweet for anything," declared the young women who adored those out-of-door entertainments where the most flagrant flirtations were possible, and where the plainest faces acquired a certain beauty from the blended light of lamp-light and moonlight, and the flickering leaf-shadows cast by the over-arching trees.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Lady Clive was present that evening, her fair and stately beauty, so like her brother's, thrown into perfect relief by a robe of blue and silver, with pale, gleaming pearls around her graceful throat and white arms.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading A lawn-party, too, was so romantic, "too sweet for anything," declared the young women who adored those out-of-door entertainments where the most flagrant flirtations were possible, and where the plainest faces acquired a certain beauty from the blended light of lamp-light and moonlight, and the flickering leaf-shadows cast by the over-arching trees.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading A lawn-party, too, was so romantic, "too sweet for anything," declared the young women who adored those out-of-door entertainments where the most flagrant flirtations were possible, and where the plainest faces acquired a certain beauty from the blended light of lamp-light and moonlight, and the flickering leaf-shadows cast by the over-arching trees.