used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Behold, therefore, our friend at the ball, gliding amid the throng that walked back and forth around the dancing enclosure, because from there one can look at the women at close quarters; one can even speak to them, joke with them, and offer them an arm when they are without an escort; all that is permissible at a masquerade ball.
abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading They also disclose their shoulders and breasts; sometimes, indeed, there is too much abandon in their attire; they do not understand that the eye likes to have something to divine, and that a man is especially enamored of what he does not see.
(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 Behold, therefore, our friend at the ball, gliding amid the throng that walked back and forth around the dancing enclosure, because from there one can look at the women at close quarters; one can even speak to them, joke with them, and offer them an arm when they are without an escort; all that is permissible at a masquerade ball.
in addition
From this reading They also disclose their shoulders and breasts; sometimes, indeed, there is too much abandon in their attire; they do not understand that the eye likes to have something to divine, and that a man is especially enamored of what he does not see.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Behold, therefore, our friend at the ball, gliding amid the throng that walked back and forth around the dancing enclosure, because from there one can look at the women at close quarters; one can even speak to them, joke with them, and offer them an arm when they are without an escort; all that is permissible at a masquerade ball.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Behold, therefore, our friend at the ball, gliding amid the throng that walked back and forth around the dancing enclosure, because from there one can look at the women at close quarters; one can even speak to them, joke with them, and offer them an arm when they are without an escort; all that is permissible at a masquerade ball.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Behold, therefore, our friend at the ball, gliding amid the throng that walked back and forth around the dancing enclosure, because from there one can look at the women at close quarters; one can even speak to them, joke with them, and offer them an arm when they are without an escort; all that is permissible at a masquerade ball.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Behold, therefore, our friend at the ball, gliding amid the throng that walked back and forth around the dancing enclosure, because from there one can look at the women at close quarters; one can even speak to them, joke with them, and offer them an arm when they are without an escort; all that is permissible at a masquerade ball.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Behold, therefore, our friend at the ball, gliding amid the throng that walked back and forth around the dancing enclosure, because from there one can look at the women at close quarters; one can even speak to them, joke with them, and offer them an arm when they are without an escort; all that is permissible at a masquerade ball.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Behold, therefore, our friend at the ball, gliding amid the throng that walked back and forth around the dancing enclosure, because from there one can look at the women at close quarters; one can even speak to them, joke with them, and offer them an arm when they are without an escort; all that is permissible at a masquerade ball.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Indeed, what is not permissible there?--Dupont saw divers pretty creatures dressed as boatmen, sailors, jockeys, and postilions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Behold, therefore, our friend at the ball, gliding amid the throng that walked back and forth around the dancing enclosure, because from there one can look at the women at close quarters; one can even speak to them, joke with them, and offer them an arm when they are without an escort; all that is permissible at a masquerade ball.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading They also disclose their shoulders and breasts; sometimes, indeed, there is too much abandon in their attire; they do not understand that the eye likes to have something to divine, and that a man is especially enamored of what he does not see.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading Dupont selected a very attractive little blonde dressed as a Columbine.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Behold, therefore, our friend at the ball, gliding amid the throng that walked back and forth around the dancing enclosure, because from there one can look at the women at close quarters; one can even speak to them, joke with them, and offer them an arm when they are without an escort; all that is permissible at a masquerade ball.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Behold, therefore, our friend at the ball, gliding amid the throng that walked back and forth around the dancing enclosure, because from there one can look at the women at close quarters; one can even speak to them, joke with them, and offer them an arm when they are without an escort; all that is permissible at a masquerade ball.
for the reason that
From this reading Behold, therefore, our friend at the ball, gliding amid the throng that walked back and forth around the dancing enclosure, because from there one can look at the women at close quarters; one can even speak to them, joke with them, and offer them an arm when they are without an escort; all that is permissible at a masquerade ball.
see with attention
From this reading Behold, therefore, our friend at the ball, gliding amid the throng that walked back and forth around the dancing enclosure, because from there one can look at the women at close quarters; one can even speak to them, joke with them, and offer them an arm when they are without an escort; all that is permissible at a masquerade ball.
blondenounUS /blɑːnd/
a person with fair skin and hair
From this reading Dupont selected a very attractive little blonde dressed as a Columbine.
boatmen
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From this reading Indeed, what is not permissible there?--Dupont saw divers pretty creatures dressed as boatmen, sailors, jockeys, and postilions.
breastsnounUS /brests/
plural of “breast” — the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading They also disclose their shoulders and breasts; sometimes, indeed, there is too much abandon in their attire; they do not understand that the eye likes to have something to divine, and that a man is especially enamored of what he does not see.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Behold, therefore, our friend at the ball, gliding amid the throng that walked back and forth around the dancing enclosure, because from there one can look at the women at close quarters; one can even speak to them, joke with them, and offer them an arm when they are without an escort; all that is permissible at a masquerade ball.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Behold, therefore, our friend at the ball, gliding amid the throng that walked back and forth around the dancing enclosure, because from there one can look at the women at close quarters; one can even speak to them, joke with them, and offer them an arm when they are without an escort; all that is permissible at a masquerade ball.
ColumbinenounUS /ˈkɑːləmbaɪn/
a plant of the genus Aquilegia having irregular showy spurred flowers; north temperate regions especially mountains
From this reading Dupont selected a very attractive little blonde dressed as a Columbine.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading As a general rule, ladies who dress in masculine costume wear no masks and are very glad to show their faces.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Indeed, what is not permissible there?--Dupont saw divers pretty creatures dressed as boatmen, sailors, jockeys, and postilions.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading Behold, therefore, our friend at the ball, gliding amid the throng that walked back and forth around the dancing enclosure, because from there one can look at the women at close quarters; one can even speak to them, joke with them, and offer them an arm when they are without an escort; all that is permissible at a masquerade ball.
discloseverbUS /dɪˈskloʊz/
make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading They also disclose their shoulders and breasts; sometimes, indeed, there is too much abandon in their attire; they do not understand that the eye likes to have something to divine, and that a man is especially enamored of what he does not see.
diversadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪvərz/
many and different
From this reading Indeed, what is not permissible there?--Dupont saw divers pretty creatures dressed as boatmen, sailors, jockeys, and postilions.
emanating from God
From this reading They also disclose their shoulders and breasts; sometimes, indeed, there is too much abandon in their attire; they do not understand that the eye likes to have something to divine, and that a man is especially enamored of what he does not see.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading They also disclose their shoulders and breasts; sometimes, indeed, there is too much abandon in their attire; they do not understand that the eye likes to have something to divine, and that a man is especially enamored of what he does not see.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They also disclose their shoulders and breasts; sometimes, indeed, there is too much abandon in their attire; they do not understand that the eye likes to have something to divine, and that a man is especially enamored of what he does not see.
put on clothes
From this reading As a general rule, ladies who dress in masculine costume wear no masks and are very glad to show their faces.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Indeed, what is not permissible there?--Dupont saw divers pretty creatures dressed as boatmen, sailors, jockeys, and postilions.
Dupont
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From this reading Indeed, what is not permissible there?--Dupont saw divers pretty creatures dressed as boatmen, sailors, jockeys, and postilions.
enamoredadjectiveUS /eˈnæmərd/
marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness
From this reading They also disclose their shoulders and breasts; sometimes, indeed, there is too much abandon in their attire; they do not understand that the eye likes to have something to divine, and that a man is especially enamored of what he does not see.
enclosurenounUS /enˈkloʊʒər/
a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
From this reading Behold, therefore, our friend at the ball, gliding amid the throng that walked back and forth around the dancing enclosure, because from there one can look at the women at close quarters; one can even speak to them, joke with them, and offer them an arm when they are without an escort; all that is permissible at a masquerade ball.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading Behold, therefore, our friend at the ball, gliding amid the throng that walked back and forth around the dancing enclosure, because from there one can look at the women at close quarters; one can even speak to them, joke with them, and offer them an arm when they are without an escort; all that is permissible at a masquerade ball.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading They also disclose their shoulders and breasts; sometimes, indeed, there is too much abandon in their attire; they do not understand that the eye likes to have something to divine, and that a man is especially enamored of what he does not see.
divisible by two
From this reading Behold, therefore, our friend at the ball, gliding amid the throng that walked back and forth around the dancing enclosure, because from there one can look at the women at close quarters; one can even speak to them, joke with them, and offer them an arm when they are without an escort; all that is permissible at a masquerade ball.
the organ of sight
From this reading They also disclose their shoulders and breasts; sometimes, indeed, there is too much abandon in their attire; they do not understand that the eye likes to have something to divine, and that a man is especially enamored of what he does not see.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As a general rule, ladies who dress in masculine costume wear no masks and are very glad to show their faces.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Behold, therefore, our friend at the ball, gliding amid the throng that walked back and forth around the dancing enclosure, because from there one can look at the women at close quarters; one can even speak to them, joke with them, and offer them an arm when they are without an escort; all that is permissible at a masquerade ball.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Behold, therefore, our friend at the ball, gliding amid the throng that walked back and forth around the dancing enclosure, because from there one can look at the women at close quarters; one can even speak to them, joke with them, and offer them an arm when they are without an escort; all that is permissible at a masquerade ball.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Behold, therefore, our friend at the ball, gliding amid the throng that walked back and forth around the dancing enclosure, because from there one can look at the women at close quarters; one can even speak to them, joke with them, and offer them an arm when they are without an escort; all that is permissible at a masquerade ball.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading As a general rule, ladies who dress in masculine costume wear no masks and are very glad to show their faces.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading As a general rule, ladies who dress in masculine costume wear no masks and are very glad to show their faces.
glidingnounUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of flying a glider
From this reading Behold, therefore, our friend at the ball, gliding amid the throng that walked back and forth around the dancing enclosure, because from there one can look at the women at close quarters; one can even speak to them, joke with them, and offer them an arm when they are without an escort; all that is permissible at a masquerade ball.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They also disclose their shoulders and breasts; sometimes, indeed, there is too much abandon in their attire; they do not understand that the eye likes to have something to divine, and that a man is especially enamored of what he does not see.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They also disclose their shoulders and breasts; sometimes, indeed, there is too much abandon in their attire; they do not understand that the eye likes to have something to divine, and that a man is especially enamored of what he does not see.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As a general rule, ladies who dress in masculine costume wear no masks and are very glad to show their faces.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, what is not permissible there?--Dupont saw divers pretty creatures dressed as boatmen, sailors, jockeys, and postilions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Behold, therefore, our friend at the ball, gliding amid the throng that walked back and forth around the dancing enclosure, because from there one can look at the women at close quarters; one can even speak to them, joke with them, and offer them an arm when they are without an escort; all that is permissible at a masquerade ball.
jockeysnounUS /ˈdʒɑːkiz/
plural of “jockey” — someone employed to ride horses in horse races
From this reading Indeed, what is not permissible there?--Dupont saw divers pretty creatures dressed as boatmen, sailors, jockeys, and postilions.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading Behold, therefore, our friend at the ball, gliding amid the throng that walked back and forth around the dancing enclosure, because from there one can look at the women at close quarters; one can even speak to them, joke with them, and offer them an arm when they are without an escort; all that is permissible at a masquerade ball.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading As a general rule, ladies who dress in masculine costume wear no masks and are very glad to show their faces.
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading They also disclose their shoulders and breasts; sometimes, indeed, there is too much abandon in their attire; they do not understand that the eye likes to have something to divine, and that a man is especially enamored of what he does not see.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Dupont selected a very attractive little blonde dressed as a Columbine.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Behold, therefore, our friend at the ball, gliding amid the throng that walked back and forth around the dancing enclosure, because from there one can look at the women at close quarters; one can even speak to them, joke with them, and offer them an arm when they are without an escort; all that is permissible at a masquerade ball.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading They also disclose their shoulders and breasts; sometimes, indeed, there is too much abandon in their attire; they do not understand that the eye likes to have something to divine, and that a man is especially enamored of what he does not see.
masculineadjectiveUS /ˈmæskjələn/
of grammatical gender
From this reading As a general rule, ladies who dress in masculine costume wear no masks and are very glad to show their faces.
masksnounUS /mæsks/
plural of “mask” — a covering to disguise or conceal the face
From this reading As a general rule, ladies who dress in masculine costume wear no masks and are very glad to show their faces.
masqueradeverbUS /ˌmæskərˈeɪd/
take part in a masquerade
From this reading Behold, therefore, our friend at the ball, gliding amid the throng that walked back and forth around the dancing enclosure, because from there one can look at the women at close quarters; one can even speak to them, joke with them, and offer them an arm when they are without an escort; all that is permissible at a masquerade ball.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They also disclose their shoulders and breasts; sometimes, indeed, there is too much abandon in their attire; they do not understand that the eye likes to have something to divine, and that a man is especially enamored of what he does not see.
not any; not one
From this reading As a general rule, ladies who dress in masculine costume wear no masks and are very glad to show their faces.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Indeed, what is not permissible there?--Dupont saw divers pretty creatures dressed as boatmen, sailors, jockeys, and postilions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They also disclose their shoulders and breasts; sometimes, indeed, there is too much abandon in their attire; they do not understand that the eye likes to have something to divine, and that a man is especially enamored of what he does not see.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Behold, therefore, our friend at the ball, gliding amid the throng that walked back and forth around the dancing enclosure, because from there one can look at the women at close quarters; one can even speak to them, joke with them, and offer them an arm when they are without an escort; all that is permissible at a masquerade ball.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Behold, therefore, our friend at the ball, gliding amid the throng that walked back and forth around the dancing enclosure, because from there one can look at the women at close quarters; one can even speak to them, joke with them, and offer them an arm when they are without an escort; all that is permissible at a masquerade ball.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Behold, therefore, our friend at the ball, gliding amid the throng that walked back and forth around the dancing enclosure, because from there one can look at the women at close quarters; one can even speak to them, joke with them, and offer them an arm when they are without an escort; all that is permissible at a masquerade ball.
permissibleadjectiveUS /pərˈmɪsəbəl/
that may be permitted especially as according to rule
From this reading Behold, therefore, our friend at the ball, gliding amid the throng that walked back and forth around the dancing enclosure, because from there one can look at the women at close quarters; one can even speak to them, joke with them, and offer them an arm when they are without an escort; all that is permissible at a masquerade ball.
postilions
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Indeed, what is not permissible there?--Dupont saw divers pretty creatures dressed as boatmen, sailors, jockeys, and postilions.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Indeed, what is not permissible there?--Dupont saw divers pretty creatures dressed as boatmen, sailors, jockeys, and postilions.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Behold, therefore, our friend at the ball, gliding amid the throng that walked back and forth around the dancing enclosure, because from there one can look at the women at close quarters; one can even speak to them, joke with them, and offer them an arm when they are without an escort; all that is permissible at a masquerade ball.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading As a general rule, ladies who dress in masculine costume wear no masks and are very glad to show their faces.
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Indeed, what is not permissible there?--Dupont saw divers pretty creatures dressed as boatmen, sailors, jockeys, and postilions.
cut with a saw
From this reading Indeed, what is not permissible there?--Dupont saw divers pretty creatures dressed as boatmen, sailors, jockeys, and postilions.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They also disclose their shoulders and breasts; sometimes, indeed, there is too much abandon in their attire; they do not understand that the eye likes to have something to divine, and that a man is especially enamored of what he does not see.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading Dupont selected a very attractive little blonde dressed as a Columbine.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading They also disclose their shoulders and breasts; sometimes, indeed, there is too much abandon in their attire; they do not understand that the eye likes to have something to divine, and that a man is especially enamored of what he does not see.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As a general rule, ladies who dress in masculine costume wear no masks and are very glad to show their faces.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading They also disclose their shoulders and breasts; sometimes, indeed, there is too much abandon in their attire; they do not understand that the eye likes to have something to divine, and that a man is especially enamored of what he does not see.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading They also disclose their shoulders and breasts; sometimes, indeed, there is too much abandon in their attire; they do not understand that the eye likes to have something to divine, and that a man is especially enamored of what he does not see.
express in speech
From this reading Behold, therefore, our friend at the ball, gliding amid the throng that walked back and forth around the dancing enclosure, because from there one can look at the women at close quarters; one can even speak to them, joke with them, and offer them an arm when they are without an escort; all that is permissible at a masquerade ball.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Behold, therefore, our friend at the ball, gliding amid the throng that walked back and forth around the dancing enclosure, because from there one can look at the women at close quarters; one can even speak to them, joke with them, and offer them an arm when they are without an escort; all that is permissible at a masquerade ball.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Behold, therefore, our friend at the ball, gliding amid the throng that walked back and forth around the dancing enclosure, because from there one can look at the women at close quarters; one can even speak to them, joke with them, and offer them an arm when they are without an escort; all that is permissible at a masquerade ball.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As a general rule, ladies who dress in masculine costume wear no masks and are very glad to show their faces.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Behold, therefore, our friend at the ball, gliding amid the throng that walked back and forth around the dancing enclosure, because from there one can look at the women at close quarters; one can even speak to them, joke with them, and offer them an arm when they are without an escort; all that is permissible at a masquerade ball.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Behold, therefore, our friend at the ball, gliding amid the throng that walked back and forth around the dancing enclosure, because from there one can look at the women at close quarters; one can even speak to them, joke with them, and offer them an arm when they are without an escort; all that is permissible at a masquerade ball.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Behold, therefore, our friend at the ball, gliding amid the throng that walked back and forth around the dancing enclosure, because from there one can look at the women at close quarters; one can even speak to them, joke with them, and offer them an arm when they are without an escort; all that is permissible at a masquerade ball.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Behold, therefore, our friend at the ball, gliding amid the throng that walked back and forth around the dancing enclosure, because from there one can look at the women at close quarters; one can even speak to them, joke with them, and offer them an arm when they are without an escort; all that is permissible at a masquerade ball.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading Behold, therefore, our friend at the ball, gliding amid the throng that walked back and forth around the dancing enclosure, because from there one can look at the women at close quarters; one can even speak to them, joke with them, and offer them an arm when they are without an escort; all that is permissible at a masquerade ball.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Behold, therefore, our friend at the ball, gliding amid the throng that walked back and forth around the dancing enclosure, because from there one can look at the women at close quarters; one can even speak to them, joke with them, and offer them an arm when they are without an escort; all that is permissible at a masquerade ball.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading They also disclose their shoulders and breasts; sometimes, indeed, there is too much abandon in their attire; they do not understand that the eye likes to have something to divine, and that a man is especially enamored of what he does not see.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading They also disclose their shoulders and breasts; sometimes, indeed, there is too much abandon in their attire; they do not understand that the eye likes to have something to divine, and that a man is especially enamored of what he does not see.
precisely as stated
From this reading As a general rule, ladies who dress in masculine costume wear no masks and are very glad to show their faces.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Behold, therefore, our friend at the ball, gliding amid the throng that walked back and forth around the dancing enclosure, because from there one can look at the women at close quarters; one can even speak to them, joke with them, and offer them an arm when they are without an escort; all that is permissible at a masquerade ball.
be dressed in
From this reading As a general rule, ladies who dress in masculine costume wear no masks and are very glad to show their faces.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Indeed, what is not permissible there?--Dupont saw divers pretty creatures dressed as boatmen, sailors, jockeys, and postilions.
at the time that
From this reading Behold, therefore, our friend at the ball, gliding amid the throng that walked back and forth around the dancing enclosure, because from there one can look at the women at close quarters; one can even speak to them, joke with them, and offer them an arm when they are without an escort; all that is permissible at a masquerade ball.
which person or people
From this reading As a general rule, ladies who dress in masculine costume wear no masks and are very glad to show their faces.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Behold, therefore, our friend at the ball, gliding amid the throng that walked back and forth around the dancing enclosure, because from there one can look at the women at close quarters; one can even speak to them, joke with them, and offer them an arm when they are without an escort; all that is permissible at a masquerade ball.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Behold, therefore, our friend at the ball, gliding amid the throng that walked back and forth around the dancing enclosure, because from there one can look at the women at close quarters; one can even speak to them, joke with them, and offer them an arm when they are without an escort; all that is permissible at a masquerade ball.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Behold, therefore, our friend at the ball, gliding amid the throng that walked back and forth around the dancing enclosure, because from there one can look at the women at close quarters; one can even speak to them, joke with them, and offer them an arm when they are without an escort; all that is permissible at a masquerade ball.
