Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading Through the range of brightly lighted open windows behind him came the sound of a piano and stringed instruments, a subdued babble of voices, the whisper of women's skirts, and the sliding rush of valsing feet.

later than; following

From this reading CARNIVAL--AND AFTER Tall and slim, in the black and white of his evening clothes, Colonel Carteret leaned his shoulder against an iron pillar of the verandah of the Hôtel de la Plage, and smoked, looking meditatively down into the moonlit garden.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading CARNIVAL--AND AFTER Tall and slim, in the black and white of his evening clothes, Colonel Carteret leaned his shoulder against an iron pillar of the verandah of the Hôtel de la Plage, and smoked, looking meditatively down into the moonlit garden.

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

From this reading CARNIVAL--AND AFTER Tall and slim, in the black and white of his evening clothes, Colonel Carteret leaned his shoulder against an iron pillar of the verandah of the Hôtel de la Plage, and smoked, looking meditatively down into the moonlit garden.

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

From this reading CARNIVAL--AND AFTER Tall and slim, in the black and white of his evening clothes, Colonel Carteret leaned his shoulder against an iron pillar of the verandah of the Hôtel de la Plage, and smoked, looking meditatively down into the moonlit garden.

a Protestant who is a follower of Anglicanism

From this reading It was mid-March, mid-Lent--which last fact she made an excuse--after taking ecclesiastical opinion on the subject, namely, that of Herbert Binning, the Anglican chaplain--for issuing invitations to a Cinderella dance.

the highest point (of something)

From this reading To-night marked the culmination and apex of Henrietta Frayling's social effort.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Damaris Verity, it appeared, had never really, properly and ceremoniously "come out"--a neglect which Henrietta protested should be repaired.

utter meaningless sounds, like a baby, or utter in an incoherent way

From this reading Through the range of brightly lighted open windows behind him came the sound of a piano and stringed instruments, a subdued babble of voices, the whisper of women's skirts, and the sliding rush of valsing feet.

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

From this reading Damaris Verity, it appeared, had never really, properly and ceremoniously "come out"--a neglect which Henrietta protested should be repaired.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Through the range of brightly lighted open windows behind him came the sound of a piano and stringed instruments, a subdued babble of voices, the whisper of women's skirts, and the sliding rush of valsing feet.

inflected form of “bin” — store in bins

From this reading It was mid-March, mid-Lent--which last fact she made an excuse--after taking ecclesiastical opinion on the subject, namely, that of Herbert Binning, the Anglican chaplain--for issuing invitations to a Cinderella dance.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading CARNIVAL--AND AFTER Tall and slim, in the black and white of his evening clothes, Colonel Carteret leaned his shoulder against an iron pillar of the verandah of the Hôtel de la Plage, and smoked, looking meditatively down into the moonlit garden.

with brightness

From this reading Through the range of brightly lighted open windows behind him came the sound of a piano and stringed instruments, a subdued babble of voices, the whisper of women's skirts, and the sliding rush of valsing feet.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Through the range of brightly lighted open windows behind him came the sound of a piano and stringed instruments, a subdued babble of voices, the whisper of women's skirts, and the sliding rush of valsing feet.

a festival marked by merrymaking and processions

From this reading CARNIVAL--AND AFTER Tall and slim, in the black and white of his evening clothes, Colonel Carteret leaned his shoulder against an iron pillar of the verandah of the Hôtel de la Plage, and smoked, looking meditatively down into the moonlit garden.

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From this reading CARNIVAL--AND AFTER Tall and slim, in the black and white of his evening clothes, Colonel Carteret leaned his shoulder against an iron pillar of the verandah of the Hôtel de la Plage, and smoked, looking meditatively down into the moonlit garden.

in a ceremonious manner

From this reading Damaris Verity, it appeared, had never really, properly and ceremoniously "come out"--a neglect which Henrietta protested should be repaired.

a clergyman ministering to some institution

From this reading It was mid-March, mid-Lent--which last fact she made an excuse--after taking ecclesiastical opinion on the subject, namely, that of Herbert Binning, the Anglican chaplain--for issuing invitations to a Cinderella dance.

a woman whose merits were not been recognized but who then achieves sudden success and recognition

From this reading It was mid-March, mid-Lent--which last fact she made an excuse--after taking ecclesiastical opinion on the subject, namely, that of Herbert Binning, the Anglican chaplain--for issuing invitations to a Cinderella dance.

clothing in general

From this reading CARNIVAL--AND AFTER Tall and slim, in the black and white of his evening clothes, Colonel Carteret leaned his shoulder against an iron pillar of the verandah of the Hôtel de la Plage, and smoked, looking meditatively down into the moonlit garden.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading CARNIVAL--AND AFTER Tall and slim, in the black and white of his evening clothes, Colonel Carteret leaned his shoulder against an iron pillar of the verandah of the Hôtel de la Plage, and smoked, looking meditatively down into the moonlit garden.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Damaris Verity, it appeared, had never really, properly and ceremoniously "come out"--a neglect which Henrietta protested should be repaired.

a final climactic stage

From this reading To-night marked the culmination and apex of Henrietta Frayling's social effort.

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From this reading Damaris Verity, it appeared, had never really, properly and ceremoniously "come out"--a neglect which Henrietta protested should be repaired.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading It was mid-March, mid-Lent--which last fact she made an excuse--after taking ecclesiastical opinion on the subject, namely, that of Herbert Binning, the Anglican chaplain--for issuing invitations to a Cinderella dance.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading CARNIVAL--AND AFTER Tall and slim, in the black and white of his evening clothes, Colonel Carteret leaned his shoulder against an iron pillar of the verandah of the Hôtel de la Plage, and smoked, looking meditatively down into the moonlit garden.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading CARNIVAL--AND AFTER Tall and slim, in the black and white of his evening clothes, Colonel Carteret leaned his shoulder against an iron pillar of the verandah of the Hôtel de la Plage, and smoked, looking meditatively down into the moonlit garden.

of or associated with a church (especially a Christian Church)

From this reading It was mid-March, mid-Lent--which last fact she made an excuse--after taking ecclesiastical opinion on the subject, namely, that of Herbert Binning, the Anglican chaplain--for issuing invitations to a Cinderella dance.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading To-night marked the culmination and apex of Henrietta Frayling's social effort.

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

From this reading CARNIVAL--AND AFTER Tall and slim, in the black and white of his evening clothes, Colonel Carteret leaned his shoulder against an iron pillar of the verandah of the Hôtel de la Plage, and smoked, looking meditatively down into the moonlit garden.

accept an excuse for

From this reading It was mid-March, mid-Lent--which last fact she made an excuse--after taking ecclesiastical opinion on the subject, namely, that of Herbert Binning, the Anglican chaplain--for issuing invitations to a Cinderella dance.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading It was mid-March, mid-Lent--which last fact she made an excuse--after taking ecclesiastical opinion on the subject, namely, that of Herbert Binning, the Anglican chaplain--for issuing invitations to a Cinderella dance.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Through the range of brightly lighted open windows behind him came the sound of a piano and stringed instruments, a subdued babble of voices, the whisper of women's skirts, and the sliding rush of valsing feet.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was mid-March, mid-Lent--which last fact she made an excuse--after taking ecclesiastical opinion on the subject, namely, that of Herbert Binning, the Anglican chaplain--for issuing invitations to a Cinderella dance.

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From this reading To-night marked the culmination and apex of Henrietta Frayling's social effort.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading CARNIVAL--AND AFTER Tall and slim, in the black and white of his evening clothes, Colonel Carteret leaned his shoulder against an iron pillar of the verandah of the Hôtel de la Plage, and smoked, looking meditatively down into the moonlit garden.

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

From this reading Damaris Verity, it appeared, had never really, properly and ceremoniously "come out"--a neglect which Henrietta protested should be repaired.

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

From this reading To-night marked the culmination and apex of Henrietta Frayling's social effort.

United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)

From this reading It was mid-March, mid-Lent--which last fact she made an excuse--after taking ecclesiastical opinion on the subject, namely, that of Herbert Binning, the Anglican chaplain--for issuing invitations to a Cinderella dance.

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

From this reading Through the range of brightly lighted open windows behind him came the sound of a piano and stringed instruments, a subdued babble of voices, the whisper of women's skirts, and the sliding rush of valsing feet.

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

From this reading CARNIVAL--AND AFTER Tall and slim, in the black and white of his evening clothes, Colonel Carteret leaned his shoulder against an iron pillar of the verandah of the Hôtel de la Plage, and smoked, looking meditatively down into the moonlit garden.

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

From this reading CARNIVAL--AND AFTER Tall and slim, in the black and white of his evening clothes, Colonel Carteret leaned his shoulder against an iron pillar of the verandah of the Hôtel de la Plage, and smoked, looking meditatively down into the moonlit garden.

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

From this reading CARNIVAL--AND AFTER Tall and slim, in the black and white of his evening clothes, Colonel Carteret leaned his shoulder against an iron pillar of the verandah of the Hôtel de la Plage, and smoked, looking meditatively down into the moonlit garden.

plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading Through the range of brightly lighted open windows behind him came the sound of a piano and stringed instruments, a subdued babble of voices, the whisper of women's skirts, and the sliding rush of valsing feet.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading CARNIVAL--AND AFTER Tall and slim, in the black and white of his evening clothes, Colonel Carteret leaned his shoulder against an iron pillar of the verandah of the Hôtel de la Plage, and smoked, looking meditatively down into the moonlit garden.

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

From this reading It was mid-March, mid-Lent--which last fact she made an excuse--after taking ecclesiastical opinion on the subject, namely, that of Herbert Binning, the Anglican chaplain--for issuing invitations to a Cinderella dance.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading CARNIVAL--AND AFTER Tall and slim, in the black and white of his evening clothes, Colonel Carteret leaned his shoulder against an iron pillar of the verandah of the Hôtel de la Plage, and smoked, looking meditatively down into the moonlit garden.

the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)

From this reading It was mid-March, mid-Lent--which last fact she made an excuse--after taking ecclesiastical opinion on the subject, namely, that of Herbert Binning, the Anglican chaplain--for issuing invitations to a Cinderella dance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was mid-March, mid-Lent--which last fact she made an excuse--after taking ecclesiastical opinion on the subject, namely, that of Herbert Binning, the Anglican chaplain--for issuing invitations to a Cinderella dance.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading CARNIVAL--AND AFTER Tall and slim, in the black and white of his evening clothes, Colonel Carteret leaned his shoulder against an iron pillar of the verandah of the Hôtel de la Plage, and smoked, looking meditatively down into the moonlit garden.

immediately past

From this reading It was mid-March, mid-Lent--which last fact she made an excuse--after taking ecclesiastical opinion on the subject, namely, that of Herbert Binning, the Anglican chaplain--for issuing invitations to a Cinderella dance.

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading CARNIVAL--AND AFTER Tall and slim, in the black and white of his evening clothes, Colonel Carteret leaned his shoulder against an iron pillar of the verandah of the Hôtel de la Plage, and smoked, looking meditatively down into the moonlit garden.

set afire or burning

From this reading Through the range of brightly lighted open windows behind him came the sound of a piano and stringed instruments, a subdued babble of voices, the whisper of women's skirts, and the sliding rush of valsing feet.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading CARNIVAL--AND AFTER Tall and slim, in the black and white of his evening clothes, Colonel Carteret leaned his shoulder against an iron pillar of the verandah of the Hôtel de la Plage, and smoked, looking meditatively down into the moonlit garden.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was mid-March, mid-Lent--which last fact she made an excuse--after taking ecclesiastical opinion on the subject, namely, that of Herbert Binning, the Anglican chaplain--for issuing invitations to a Cinderella dance.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading To-night marked the culmination and apex of Henrietta Frayling's social effort.

in a meditative manner

From this reading CARNIVAL--AND AFTER Tall and slim, in the black and white of his evening clothes, Colonel Carteret leaned his shoulder against an iron pillar of the verandah of the Hôtel de la Plage, and smoked, looking meditatively down into the moonlit garden.

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

From this reading It was mid-March, mid-Lent--which last fact she made an excuse--after taking ecclesiastical opinion on the subject, namely, that of Herbert Binning, the Anglican chaplain--for issuing invitations to a Cinderella dance.

the middle part of March

From this reading It was mid-March, mid-Lent--which last fact she made an excuse--after taking ecclesiastical opinion on the subject, namely, that of Herbert Binning, the Anglican chaplain--for issuing invitations to a Cinderella dance.

lighted by moonlight

From this reading CARNIVAL--AND AFTER Tall and slim, in the black and white of his evening clothes, Colonel Carteret leaned his shoulder against an iron pillar of the verandah of the Hôtel de la Plage, and smoked, looking meditatively down into the moonlit garden.

as follows

From this reading It was mid-March, mid-Lent--which last fact she made an excuse--after taking ecclesiastical opinion on the subject, namely, that of Herbert Binning, the Anglican chaplain--for issuing invitations to a Cinderella dance.

leave undone or leave out

From this reading Damaris Verity, it appeared, had never really, properly and ceremoniously "come out"--a neglect which Henrietta protested should be repaired.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Damaris Verity, it appeared, had never really, properly and ceremoniously "come out"--a neglect which Henrietta protested should be repaired.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CARNIVAL--AND AFTER Tall and slim, in the black and white of his evening clothes, Colonel Carteret leaned his shoulder against an iron pillar of the verandah of the Hôtel de la Plage, and smoked, looking meditatively down into the moonlit garden.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was mid-March, mid-Lent--which last fact she made an excuse--after taking ecclesiastical opinion on the subject, namely, that of Herbert Binning, the Anglican chaplain--for issuing invitations to a Cinderella dance.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Through the range of brightly lighted open windows behind him came the sound of a piano and stringed instruments, a subdued babble of voices, the whisper of women's skirts, and the sliding rush of valsing feet.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading It was mid-March, mid-Lent--which last fact she made an excuse--after taking ecclesiastical opinion on the subject, namely, that of Herbert Binning, the Anglican chaplain--for issuing invitations to a Cinderella dance.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Damaris Verity, it appeared, had never really, properly and ceremoniously "come out"--a neglect which Henrietta protested should be repaired.

a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds

From this reading Through the range of brightly lighted open windows behind him came the sound of a piano and stringed instruments, a subdued babble of voices, the whisper of women's skirts, and the sliding rush of valsing feet.

a fundamental principle or practice

From this reading CARNIVAL--AND AFTER Tall and slim, in the black and white of his evening clothes, Colonel Carteret leaned his shoulder against an iron pillar of the verandah of the Hôtel de la Plage, and smoked, looking meditatively down into the moonlit garden.

the beach at a seaside resort

From this reading CARNIVAL--AND AFTER Tall and slim, in the black and white of his evening clothes, Colonel Carteret leaned his shoulder against an iron pillar of the verandah of the Hôtel de la Plage, and smoked, looking meditatively down into the moonlit garden.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading Damaris Verity, it appeared, had never really, properly and ceremoniously "come out"--a neglect which Henrietta protested should be repaired.

past form of “protest” — utter words of protest

From this reading Damaris Verity, it appeared, had never really, properly and ceremoniously "come out"--a neglect which Henrietta protested should be repaired.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading Through the range of brightly lighted open windows behind him came the sound of a piano and stringed instruments, a subdued babble of voices, the whisper of women's skirts, and the sliding rush of valsing feet.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Damaris Verity, it appeared, had never really, properly and ceremoniously "come out"--a neglect which Henrietta protested should be repaired.

past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading Damaris Verity, it appeared, had never really, properly and ceremoniously "come out"--a neglect which Henrietta protested should be repaired.

move hurridly

From this reading Through the range of brightly lighted open windows behind him came the sound of a piano and stringed instruments, a subdued babble of voices, the whisper of women's skirts, and the sliding rush of valsing feet.

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

From this reading It was mid-March, mid-Lent--which last fact she made an excuse--after taking ecclesiastical opinion on the subject, namely, that of Herbert Binning, the Anglican chaplain--for issuing invitations to a Cinderella dance.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Damaris Verity, it appeared, had never really, properly and ceremoniously "come out"--a neglect which Henrietta protested should be repaired.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading CARNIVAL--AND AFTER Tall and slim, in the black and white of his evening clothes, Colonel Carteret leaned his shoulder against an iron pillar of the verandah of the Hôtel de la Plage, and smoked, looking meditatively down into the moonlit garden.

plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

From this reading Through the range of brightly lighted open windows behind him came the sound of a piano and stringed instruments, a subdued babble of voices, the whisper of women's skirts, and the sliding rush of valsing feet.

being a smooth continuous motion

From this reading Through the range of brightly lighted open windows behind him came the sound of a piano and stringed instruments, a subdued babble of voices, the whisper of women's skirts, and the sliding rush of valsing feet.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading CARNIVAL--AND AFTER Tall and slim, in the black and white of his evening clothes, Colonel Carteret leaned his shoulder against an iron pillar of the verandah of the Hôtel de la Plage, and smoked, looking meditatively down into the moonlit garden.

(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke

From this reading CARNIVAL--AND AFTER Tall and slim, in the black and white of his evening clothes, Colonel Carteret leaned his shoulder against an iron pillar of the verandah of the Hôtel de la Plage, and smoked, looking meditatively down into the moonlit garden.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading To-night marked the culmination and apex of Henrietta Frayling's social effort.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Through the range of brightly lighted open windows behind him came the sound of a piano and stringed instruments, a subdued babble of voices, the whisper of women's skirts, and the sliding rush of valsing feet.

past form of “string” — thread on or as if on a string

From this reading Through the range of brightly lighted open windows behind him came the sound of a piano and stringed instruments, a subdued babble of voices, the whisper of women's skirts, and the sliding rush of valsing feet.

in a softened tone

From this reading Through the range of brightly lighted open windows behind him came the sound of a piano and stringed instruments, a subdued babble of voices, the whisper of women's skirts, and the sliding rush of valsing feet.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading It was mid-March, mid-Lent--which last fact she made an excuse--after taking ecclesiastical opinion on the subject, namely, that of Herbert Binning, the Anglican chaplain--for issuing invitations to a Cinderella dance.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading It was mid-March, mid-Lent--which last fact she made an excuse--after taking ecclesiastical opinion on the subject, namely, that of Herbert Binning, the Anglican chaplain--for issuing invitations to a Cinderella dance.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading CARNIVAL--AND AFTER Tall and slim, in the black and white of his evening clothes, Colonel Carteret leaned his shoulder against an iron pillar of the verandah of the Hôtel de la Plage, and smoked, looking meditatively down into the moonlit garden.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was mid-March, mid-Lent--which last fact she made an excuse--after taking ecclesiastical opinion on the subject, namely, that of Herbert Binning, the Anglican chaplain--for issuing invitations to a Cinderella dance.

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

From this reading CARNIVAL--AND AFTER Tall and slim, in the black and white of his evening clothes, Colonel Carteret leaned his shoulder against an iron pillar of the verandah of the Hôtel de la Plage, and smoked, looking meditatively down into the moonlit garden.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Through the range of brightly lighted open windows behind him came the sound of a piano and stringed instruments, a subdued babble of voices, the whisper of women's skirts, and the sliding rush of valsing feet.

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

From this reading It was mid-March, mid-Lent--which last fact she made an excuse--after taking ecclesiastical opinion on the subject, namely, that of Herbert Binning, the Anglican chaplain--for issuing invitations to a Cinderella dance.

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

From this reading To-night marked the culmination and apex of Henrietta Frayling's social effort.

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

From this reading Through the range of brightly lighted open windows behind him came the sound of a piano and stringed instruments, a subdued babble of voices, the whisper of women's skirts, and the sliding rush of valsing feet.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading CARNIVAL--AND AFTER Tall and slim, in the black and white of his evening clothes, Colonel Carteret leaned his shoulder against an iron pillar of the verandah of the Hôtel de la Plage, and smoked, looking meditatively down into the moonlit garden.

conformity to reality or actuality

From this reading Damaris Verity, it appeared, had never really, properly and ceremoniously "come out"--a neglect which Henrietta protested should be repaired.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Through the range of brightly lighted open windows behind him came the sound of a piano and stringed instruments, a subdued babble of voices, the whisper of women's skirts, and the sliding rush of valsing feet.

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

From this reading It was mid-March, mid-Lent--which last fact she made an excuse--after taking ecclesiastical opinion on the subject, namely, that of Herbert Binning, the Anglican chaplain--for issuing invitations to a Cinderella dance.

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

From this reading It was mid-March, mid-Lent--which last fact she made an excuse--after taking ecclesiastical opinion on the subject, namely, that of Herbert Binning, the Anglican chaplain--for issuing invitations to a Cinderella dance.

speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading Through the range of brightly lighted open windows behind him came the sound of a piano and stringed instruments, a subdued babble of voices, the whisper of women's skirts, and the sliding rush of valsing feet.

a Caucasian

From this reading CARNIVAL--AND AFTER Tall and slim, in the black and white of his evening clothes, Colonel Carteret leaned his shoulder against an iron pillar of the verandah of the Hôtel de la Plage, and smoked, looking meditatively down into the moonlit garden.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Through the range of brightly lighted open windows behind him came the sound of a piano and stringed instruments, a subdued babble of voices, the whisper of women's skirts, and the sliding rush of valsing feet.

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

From this reading Through the range of brightly lighted open windows behind him came the sound of a piano and stringed instruments, a subdued babble of voices, the whisper of women's skirts, and the sliding rush of valsing feet.