Chapter VIII

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

From this reading THE BALL THE COUNTRY BALL--A POETICAL PEER--BLANCHE’S PARTNERS--SMILES AND SCOWLS--MAMMA’S ADVICE--THE GENERAL’S POLITICS--THE MAJOR’S STRATEGY--“HOME”--THE DREAMER--THE SLEEPER--AND THE WATCHER Bustle and confusion reign paramount at “The Kingmakers’ Arms”--principal hotel and posting-house in the town of Guyville.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Dust pervades the passages, and there is a hot smell of cooking and closed windows, by which the frequenters of the house are made aware that to-night is the anniversary of the Guyville Ball, a solemnity to be spoken of with reverence by the very ostler’s assistant in the yard, who will tell you “_We_ are very busy, sir, just now, sir, on account of _the ball_.”

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading THE BALL THE COUNTRY BALL--A POETICAL PEER--BLANCHE’S PARTNERS--SMILES AND SCOWLS--MAMMA’S ADVICE--THE GENERAL’S POLITICS--THE MAJOR’S STRATEGY--“HOME”--THE DREAMER--THE SLEEPER--AND THE WATCHER Bustle and confusion reign paramount at “The Kingmakers’ Arms”--principal hotel and posting-house in the town of Guyville.

(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 Once a year is there a great lifting of carpets and shifting of furniture in all the rooms of that enterprising establishment.

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

From this reading THE BALL THE COUNTRY BALL--A POETICAL PEER--BLANCHE’S PARTNERS--SMILES AND SCOWLS--MAMMA’S ADVICE--THE GENERAL’S POLITICS--THE MAJOR’S STRATEGY--“HOME”--THE DREAMER--THE SLEEPER--AND THE WATCHER Bustle and confusion reign paramount at “The Kingmakers’ Arms”--principal hotel and posting-house in the town of Guyville.

the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)

From this reading Dust pervades the passages, and there is a hot smell of cooking and closed windows, by which the frequenters of the house are made aware that to-night is the anniversary of the Guyville Ball, a solemnity to be spoken of with reverence by the very ostler’s assistant in the yard, who will tell you “_We_ are very busy, sir, just now, sir, on account of _the ball_.”

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

From this reading All the resources of the plate-basket are brought into use, and knives, forks, tumblers, wine-glasses, German silver and Britannia metal, are collected and borrowed, and furbished up, to grace the evening’s entertainment with a magnificence becoming the occasion.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading THE BALL THE COUNTRY BALL--A POETICAL PEER--BLANCHE’S PARTNERS--SMILES AND SCOWLS--MAMMA’S ADVICE--THE GENERAL’S POLITICS--THE MAJOR’S STRATEGY--“HOME”--THE DREAMER--THE SLEEPER--AND THE WATCHER Bustle and confusion reign paramount at “The Kingmakers’ Arms”--principal hotel and posting-house in the town of Guyville.

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Dust pervades the passages, and there is a hot smell of cooking and closed windows, by which the frequenters of the house are made aware that to-night is the anniversary of the Guyville Ball, a solemnity to be spoken of with reverence by the very ostler’s assistant in the yard, who will tell you “_We_ are very busy, sir, just now, sir, on account of _the ball_.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE BALL THE COUNTRY BALL--A POETICAL PEER--BLANCHE’S PARTNERS--SMILES AND SCOWLS--MAMMA’S ADVICE--THE GENERAL’S POLITICS--THE MAJOR’S STRATEGY--“HOME”--THE DREAMER--THE SLEEPER--AND THE WATCHER Bustle and confusion reign paramount at “The Kingmakers’ Arms”--principal hotel and posting-house in the town of Guyville.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Dust pervades the passages, and there is a hot smell of cooking and closed windows, by which the frequenters of the house are made aware that to-night is the anniversary of the Guyville Ball, a solemnity to be spoken of with reverence by the very ostler’s assistant in the yard, who will tell you “_We_ are very busy, sir, just now, sir, on account of _the ball_.”

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading THE BALL THE COUNTRY BALL--A POETICAL PEER--BLANCHE’S PARTNERS--SMILES AND SCOWLS--MAMMA’S ADVICE--THE GENERAL’S POLITICS--THE MAJOR’S STRATEGY--“HOME”--THE DREAMER--THE SLEEPER--AND THE WATCHER Bustle and confusion reign paramount at “The Kingmakers’ Arms”--principal hotel and posting-house in the town of Guyville.

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

From this reading Dust pervades the passages, and there is a hot smell of cooking and closed windows, by which the frequenters of the house are made aware that to-night is the anniversary of the Guyville Ball, a solemnity to be spoken of with reverence by the very ostler’s assistant in the yard, who will tell you “_We_ are very busy, sir, just now, sir, on account of _the ball_.”

according with custom or propriety

From this reading All the resources of the plate-basket are brought into use, and knives, forks, tumblers, wine-glasses, German silver and Britannia metal, are collected and borrowed, and furbished up, to grace the evening’s entertainment with a magnificence becoming the occasion.

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From this reading THE BALL THE COUNTRY BALL--A POETICAL PEER--BLANCHE’S PARTNERS--SMILES AND SCOWLS--MAMMA’S ADVICE--THE GENERAL’S POLITICS--THE MAJOR’S STRATEGY--“HOME”--THE DREAMER--THE SLEEPER--AND THE WATCHER Bustle and confusion reign paramount at “The Kingmakers’ Arms”--principal hotel and posting-house in the town of Guyville.

past form of “borrow” — get temporarily

From this reading All the resources of the plate-basket are brought into use, and knives, forks, tumblers, wine-glasses, German silver and Britannia metal, are collected and borrowed, and furbished up, to grace the evening’s entertainment with a magnificence becoming the occasion.

move or swing back and forth

From this reading Chambermaids hurry to and fro in smart caps brought out for the occasion, and pale-faced waiters brandish their glass-cloths in despair at the variety of their duties.

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From this reading All the resources of the plate-basket are brought into use, and knives, forks, tumblers, wine-glasses, German silver and Britannia metal, are collected and borrowed, and furbished up, to grace the evening’s entertainment with a magnificence becoming the occasion.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Chambermaids hurry to and fro in smart caps brought out for the occasion, and pale-faced waiters brandish their glass-cloths in despair at the variety of their duties.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading THE BALL THE COUNTRY BALL--A POETICAL PEER--BLANCHE’S PARTNERS--SMILES AND SCOWLS--MAMMA’S ADVICE--THE GENERAL’S POLITICS--THE MAJOR’S STRATEGY--“HOME”--THE DREAMER--THE SLEEPER--AND THE WATCHER Bustle and confusion reign paramount at “The Kingmakers’ Arms”--principal hotel and posting-house in the town of Guyville.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Dust pervades the passages, and there is a hot smell of cooking and closed windows, by which the frequenters of the house are made aware that to-night is the anniversary of the Guyville Ball, a solemnity to be spoken of with reverence by the very ostler’s assistant in the yard, who will tell you “_We_ are very busy, sir, just now, sir, on account of _the ball_.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Dust pervades the passages, and there is a hot smell of cooking and closed windows, by which the frequenters of the house are made aware that to-night is the anniversary of the Guyville Ball, a solemnity to be spoken of with reverence by the very ostler’s assistant in the yard, who will tell you “_We_ are very busy, sir, just now, sir, on account of _the ball_.”

plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading Chambermaids hurry to and fro in smart caps brought out for the occasion, and pale-faced waiters brandish their glass-cloths in despair at the variety of their duties.

plural of “carpet” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading Once a year is there a great lifting of carpets and shifting of furniture in all the rooms of that enterprising establishment.

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From this reading Chambermaids hurry to and fro in smart caps brought out for the occasion, and pale-faced waiters brandish their glass-cloths in despair at the variety of their duties.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading Dust pervades the passages, and there is a hot smell of cooking and closed windows, by which the frequenters of the house are made aware that to-night is the anniversary of the Guyville Ball, a solemnity to be spoken of with reverence by the very ostler’s assistant in the yard, who will tell you “_We_ are very busy, sir, just now, sir, on account of _the ball_.”

brought together in one place

From this reading All the resources of the plate-basket are brought into use, and knives, forks, tumblers, wine-glasses, German silver and Britannia metal, are collected and borrowed, and furbished up, to grace the evening’s entertainment with a magnificence becoming the occasion.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading THE BALL THE COUNTRY BALL--A POETICAL PEER--BLANCHE’S PARTNERS--SMILES AND SCOWLS--MAMMA’S ADVICE--THE GENERAL’S POLITICS--THE MAJOR’S STRATEGY--“HOME”--THE DREAMER--THE SLEEPER--AND THE WATCHER Bustle and confusion reign paramount at “The Kingmakers’ Arms”--principal hotel and posting-house in the town of Guyville.

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

From this reading Dust pervades the passages, and there is a hot smell of cooking and closed windows, by which the frequenters of the house are made aware that to-night is the anniversary of the Guyville Ball, a solemnity to be spoken of with reverence by the very ostler’s assistant in the yard, who will tell you “_We_ are very busy, sir, just now, sir, on account of _the ball_.”

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading THE BALL THE COUNTRY BALL--A POETICAL PEER--BLANCHE’S PARTNERS--SMILES AND SCOWLS--MAMMA’S ADVICE--THE GENERAL’S POLITICS--THE MAJOR’S STRATEGY--“HOME”--THE DREAMER--THE SLEEPER--AND THE WATCHER Bustle and confusion reign paramount at “The Kingmakers’ Arms”--principal hotel and posting-house in the town of Guyville.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading Chambermaids hurry to and fro in smart caps brought out for the occasion, and pale-faced waiters brandish their glass-cloths in despair at the variety of their duties.

someone who is dreaming

From this reading THE BALL THE COUNTRY BALL--A POETICAL PEER--BLANCHE’S PARTNERS--SMILES AND SCOWLS--MAMMA’S ADVICE--THE GENERAL’S POLITICS--THE MAJOR’S STRATEGY--“HOME”--THE DREAMER--THE SLEEPER--AND THE WATCHER Bustle and confusion reign paramount at “The Kingmakers’ Arms”--principal hotel and posting-house in the town of Guyville.

remove the dust from

From this reading Dust pervades the passages, and there is a hot smell of cooking and closed windows, by which the frequenters of the house are made aware that to-night is the anniversary of the Guyville Ball, a solemnity to be spoken of with reverence by the very ostler’s assistant in the yard, who will tell you “_We_ are very busy, sir, just now, sir, on account of _the ball_.”

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Chambermaids hurry to and fro in smart caps brought out for the occasion, and pale-faced waiters brandish their glass-cloths in despair at the variety of their duties.

marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects

From this reading Once a year is there a great lifting of carpets and shifting of furniture in all the rooms of that enterprising establishment.

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading All the resources of the plate-basket are brought into use, and knives, forks, tumblers, wine-glasses, German silver and Britannia metal, are collected and borrowed, and furbished up, to grace the evening’s entertainment with a magnificence becoming the occasion.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading Once a year is there a great lifting of carpets and shifting of furniture in all the rooms of that enterprising establishment.

possessive form of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading All the resources of the plate-basket are brought into use, and knives, forks, tumblers, wine-glasses, German silver and Britannia metal, are collected and borrowed, and furbished up, to grace the evening’s entertainment with a magnificence becoming the occasion.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Chambermaids hurry to and fro in smart caps brought out for the occasion, and pale-faced waiters brandish their glass-cloths in despair at the variety of their duties.

plural of “fork” — cutlery used for serving and eating food

From this reading All the resources of the plate-basket are brought into use, and knives, forks, tumblers, wine-glasses, German silver and Britannia metal, are collected and borrowed, and furbished up, to grace the evening’s entertainment with a magnificence becoming the occasion.

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

From this reading Dust pervades the passages, and there is a hot smell of cooking and closed windows, by which the frequenters of the house are made aware that to-night is the anniversary of the Guyville Ball, a solemnity to be spoken of with reverence by the very ostler’s assistant in the yard, who will tell you “_We_ are very busy, sir, just now, sir, on account of _the ball_.”

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From this reading Chambermaids hurry to and fro in smart caps brought out for the occasion, and pale-faced waiters brandish their glass-cloths in despair at the variety of their duties.

past form of “furbish” — polish and make shiny

From this reading All the resources of the plate-basket are brought into use, and knives, forks, tumblers, wine-glasses, German silver and Britannia metal, are collected and borrowed, and furbished up, to grace the evening’s entertainment with a magnificence becoming the occasion.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading Once a year is there a great lifting of carpets and shifting of furniture in all the rooms of that enterprising establishment.

possessive form of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank

From this reading THE BALL THE COUNTRY BALL--A POETICAL PEER--BLANCHE’S PARTNERS--SMILES AND SCOWLS--MAMMA’S ADVICE--THE GENERAL’S POLITICS--THE MAJOR’S STRATEGY--“HOME”--THE DREAMER--THE SLEEPER--AND THE WATCHER Bustle and confusion reign paramount at “The Kingmakers’ Arms”--principal hotel and posting-house in the town of Guyville.

a person of German nationality

From this reading All the resources of the plate-basket are brought into use, and knives, forks, tumblers, wine-glasses, German silver and Britannia metal, are collected and borrowed, and furbished up, to grace the evening’s entertainment with a magnificence becoming the occasion.

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From this reading Chambermaids hurry to and fro in smart caps brought out for the occasion, and pale-faced waiters brandish their glass-cloths in despair at the variety of their duties.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading All the resources of the plate-basket are brought into use, and knives, forks, tumblers, wine-glasses, German silver and Britannia metal, are collected and borrowed, and furbished up, to grace the evening’s entertainment with a magnificence becoming the occasion.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Once a year is there a great lifting of carpets and shifting of furniture in all the rooms of that enterprising establishment.

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

From this reading THE BALL THE COUNTRY BALL--A POETICAL PEER--BLANCHE’S PARTNERS--SMILES AND SCOWLS--MAMMA’S ADVICE--THE GENERAL’S POLITICS--THE MAJOR’S STRATEGY--“HOME”--THE DREAMER--THE SLEEPER--AND THE WATCHER Bustle and confusion reign paramount at “The Kingmakers’ Arms”--principal hotel and posting-house in the town of Guyville.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THE BALL THE COUNTRY BALL--A POETICAL PEER--BLANCHE’S PARTNERS--SMILES AND SCOWLS--MAMMA’S ADVICE--THE GENERAL’S POLITICS--THE MAJOR’S STRATEGY--“HOME”--THE DREAMER--THE SLEEPER--AND THE WATCHER Bustle and confusion reign paramount at “The Kingmakers’ Arms”--principal hotel and posting-house in the town of Guyville.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Dust pervades the passages, and there is a hot smell of cooking and closed windows, by which the frequenters of the house are made aware that to-night is the anniversary of the Guyville Ball, a solemnity to be spoken of with reverence by the very ostler’s assistant in the yard, who will tell you “_We_ are very busy, sir, just now, sir, on account of _the ball_.”

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading THE BALL THE COUNTRY BALL--A POETICAL PEER--BLANCHE’S PARTNERS--SMILES AND SCOWLS--MAMMA’S ADVICE--THE GENERAL’S POLITICS--THE MAJOR’S STRATEGY--“HOME”--THE DREAMER--THE SLEEPER--AND THE WATCHER Bustle and confusion reign paramount at “The Kingmakers’ Arms”--principal hotel and posting-house in the town of Guyville.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Dust pervades the passages, and there is a hot smell of cooking and closed windows, by which the frequenters of the house are made aware that to-night is the anniversary of the Guyville Ball, a solemnity to be spoken of with reverence by the very ostler’s assistant in the yard, who will tell you “_We_ are very busy, sir, just now, sir, on account of _the ball_.”

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading Chambermaids hurry to and fro in smart caps brought out for the occasion, and pale-faced waiters brandish their glass-cloths in despair at the variety of their duties.

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

From this reading THE BALL THE COUNTRY BALL--A POETICAL PEER--BLANCHE’S PARTNERS--SMILES AND SCOWLS--MAMMA’S ADVICE--THE GENERAL’S POLITICS--THE MAJOR’S STRATEGY--“HOME”--THE DREAMER--THE SLEEPER--AND THE WATCHER Bustle and confusion reign paramount at “The Kingmakers’ Arms”--principal hotel and posting-house in the town of Guyville.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading All the resources of the plate-basket are brought into use, and knives, forks, tumblers, wine-glasses, German silver and Britannia metal, are collected and borrowed, and furbished up, to grace the evening’s entertainment with a magnificence becoming the occasion.

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

From this reading Once a year is there a great lifting of carpets and shifting of furniture in all the rooms of that enterprising establishment.

and nothing more

From this reading Dust pervades the passages, and there is a hot smell of cooking and closed windows, by which the frequenters of the house are made aware that to-night is the anniversary of the Guyville Ball, a solemnity to be spoken of with reverence by the very ostler’s assistant in the yard, who will tell you “_We_ are very busy, sir, just now, sir, on account of _the ball_.”

plural of “kingmaker” — English statesman; during the War of the Roses he fought first for the house of York and secured the throne for Edward IV and then changed sides to fight for the house of Lancaster and secured the throne for Henry VI (1428-1471)

From this reading THE BALL THE COUNTRY BALL--A POETICAL PEER--BLANCHE’S PARTNERS--SMILES AND SCOWLS--MAMMA’S ADVICE--THE GENERAL’S POLITICS--THE MAJOR’S STRATEGY--“HOME”--THE DREAMER--THE SLEEPER--AND THE WATCHER Bustle and confusion reign paramount at “The Kingmakers’ Arms”--principal hotel and posting-house in the town of Guyville.

plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading All the resources of the plate-basket are brought into use, and knives, forks, tumblers, wine-glasses, German silver and Britannia metal, are collected and borrowed, and furbished up, to grace the evening’s entertainment with a magnificence becoming the occasion.

-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading Once a year is there a great lifting of carpets and shifting of furniture in all the rooms of that enterprising establishment.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Dust pervades the passages, and there is a hot smell of cooking and closed windows, by which the frequenters of the house are made aware that to-night is the anniversary of the Guyville Ball, a solemnity to be spoken of with reverence by the very ostler’s assistant in the yard, who will tell you “_We_ are very busy, sir, just now, sir, on account of _the ball_.”

splendid or imposing in size or appearance

From this reading All the resources of the plate-basket are brought into use, and knives, forks, tumblers, wine-glasses, German silver and Britannia metal, are collected and borrowed, and furbished up, to grace the evening’s entertainment with a magnificence becoming the occasion.

possessive form of “major” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain

From this reading THE BALL THE COUNTRY BALL--A POETICAL PEER--BLANCHE’S PARTNERS--SMILES AND SCOWLS--MAMMA’S ADVICE--THE GENERAL’S POLITICS--THE MAJOR’S STRATEGY--“HOME”--THE DREAMER--THE SLEEPER--AND THE WATCHER Bustle and confusion reign paramount at “The Kingmakers’ Arms”--principal hotel and posting-house in the town of Guyville.

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

From this reading THE BALL THE COUNTRY BALL--A POETICAL PEER--BLANCHE’S PARTNERS--SMILES AND SCOWLS--MAMMA’S ADVICE--THE GENERAL’S POLITICS--THE MAJOR’S STRATEGY--“HOME”--THE DREAMER--THE SLEEPER--AND THE WATCHER Bustle and confusion reign paramount at “The Kingmakers’ Arms”--principal hotel and posting-house in the town of Guyville.

any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.

From this reading All the resources of the plate-basket are brought into use, and knives, forks, tumblers, wine-glasses, German silver and Britannia metal, are collected and borrowed, and furbished up, to grace the evening’s entertainment with a magnificence becoming the occasion.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Dust pervades the passages, and there is a hot smell of cooking and closed windows, by which the frequenters of the house are made aware that to-night is the anniversary of the Guyville Ball, a solemnity to be spoken of with reverence by the very ostler’s assistant in the yard, who will tell you “_We_ are very busy, sir, just now, sir, on account of _the ball_.”

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Chambermaids hurry to and fro in smart caps brought out for the occasion, and pale-faced waiters brandish their glass-cloths in despair at the variety of their duties.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BALL THE COUNTRY BALL--A POETICAL PEER--BLANCHE’S PARTNERS--SMILES AND SCOWLS--MAMMA’S ADVICE--THE GENERAL’S POLITICS--THE MAJOR’S STRATEGY--“HOME”--THE DREAMER--THE SLEEPER--AND THE WATCHER Bustle and confusion reign paramount at “The Kingmakers’ Arms”--principal hotel and posting-house in the town of Guyville.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Dust pervades the passages, and there is a hot smell of cooking and closed windows, by which the frequenters of the house are made aware that to-night is the anniversary of the Guyville Ball, a solemnity to be spoken of with reverence by the very ostler’s assistant in the yard, who will tell you “_We_ are very busy, sir, just now, sir, on account of _the ball_.”

on one occasion

From this reading Once a year is there a great lifting of carpets and shifting of furniture in all the rooms of that enterprising establishment.

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From this reading Dust pervades the passages, and there is a hot smell of cooking and closed windows, by which the frequenters of the house are made aware that to-night is the anniversary of the Guyville Ball, a solemnity to be spoken of with reverence by the very ostler’s assistant in the yard, who will tell you “_We_ are very busy, sir, just now, sir, on account of _the ball_.”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Chambermaids hurry to and fro in smart caps brought out for the occasion, and pale-faced waiters brandish their glass-cloths in despair at the variety of their duties.

having a pale face

From this reading Chambermaids hurry to and fro in smart caps brought out for the occasion, and pale-faced waiters brandish their glass-cloths in despair at the variety of their duties.

having superior power and influence

From this reading THE BALL THE COUNTRY BALL--A POETICAL PEER--BLANCHE’S PARTNERS--SMILES AND SCOWLS--MAMMA’S ADVICE--THE GENERAL’S POLITICS--THE MAJOR’S STRATEGY--“HOME”--THE DREAMER--THE SLEEPER--AND THE WATCHER Bustle and confusion reign paramount at “The Kingmakers’ Arms”--principal hotel and posting-house in the town of Guyville.

plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage

From this reading THE BALL THE COUNTRY BALL--A POETICAL PEER--BLANCHE’S PARTNERS--SMILES AND SCOWLS--MAMMA’S ADVICE--THE GENERAL’S POLITICS--THE MAJOR’S STRATEGY--“HOME”--THE DREAMER--THE SLEEPER--AND THE WATCHER Bustle and confusion reign paramount at “The Kingmakers’ Arms”--principal hotel and posting-house in the town of Guyville.

plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading Dust pervades the passages, and there is a hot smell of cooking and closed windows, by which the frequenters of the house are made aware that to-night is the anniversary of the Guyville Ball, a solemnity to be spoken of with reverence by the very ostler’s assistant in the yard, who will tell you “_We_ are very busy, sir, just now, sir, on account of _the ball_.”

a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

From this reading THE BALL THE COUNTRY BALL--A POETICAL PEER--BLANCHE’S PARTNERS--SMILES AND SCOWLS--MAMMA’S ADVICE--THE GENERAL’S POLITICS--THE MAJOR’S STRATEGY--“HOME”--THE DREAMER--THE SLEEPER--AND THE WATCHER Bustle and confusion reign paramount at “The Kingmakers’ Arms”--principal hotel and posting-house in the town of Guyville.

third-person singular of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through

From this reading Dust pervades the passages, and there is a hot smell of cooking and closed windows, by which the frequenters of the house are made aware that to-night is the anniversary of the Guyville Ball, a solemnity to be spoken of with reverence by the very ostler’s assistant in the yard, who will tell you “_We_ are very busy, sir, just now, sir, on account of _the ball_.”

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

From this reading All the resources of the plate-basket are brought into use, and knives, forks, tumblers, wine-glasses, German silver and Britannia metal, are collected and borrowed, and furbished up, to grace the evening’s entertainment with a magnificence becoming the occasion.

of or relating to poetry

From this reading THE BALL THE COUNTRY BALL--A POETICAL PEER--BLANCHE’S PARTNERS--SMILES AND SCOWLS--MAMMA’S ADVICE--THE GENERAL’S POLITICS--THE MAJOR’S STRATEGY--“HOME”--THE DREAMER--THE SLEEPER--AND THE WATCHER Bustle and confusion reign paramount at “The Kingmakers’ Arms”--principal hotel and posting-house in the town of Guyville.

social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

From this reading THE BALL THE COUNTRY BALL--A POETICAL PEER--BLANCHE’S PARTNERS--SMILES AND SCOWLS--MAMMA’S ADVICE--THE GENERAL’S POLITICS--THE MAJOR’S STRATEGY--“HOME”--THE DREAMER--THE SLEEPER--AND THE WATCHER Bustle and confusion reign paramount at “The Kingmakers’ Arms”--principal hotel and posting-house in the town of Guyville.

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

From this reading THE BALL THE COUNTRY BALL--A POETICAL PEER--BLANCHE’S PARTNERS--SMILES AND SCOWLS--MAMMA’S ADVICE--THE GENERAL’S POLITICS--THE MAJOR’S STRATEGY--“HOME”--THE DREAMER--THE SLEEPER--AND THE WATCHER Bustle and confusion reign paramount at “The Kingmakers’ Arms”--principal hotel and posting-house in the town of Guyville.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading THE BALL THE COUNTRY BALL--A POETICAL PEER--BLANCHE’S PARTNERS--SMILES AND SCOWLS--MAMMA’S ADVICE--THE GENERAL’S POLITICS--THE MAJOR’S STRATEGY--“HOME”--THE DREAMER--THE SLEEPER--AND THE WATCHER Bustle and confusion reign paramount at “The Kingmakers’ Arms”--principal hotel and posting-house in the town of Guyville.

have sovereign power

From this reading THE BALL THE COUNTRY BALL--A POETICAL PEER--BLANCHE’S PARTNERS--SMILES AND SCOWLS--MAMMA’S ADVICE--THE GENERAL’S POLITICS--THE MAJOR’S STRATEGY--“HOME”--THE DREAMER--THE SLEEPER--AND THE WATCHER Bustle and confusion reign paramount at “The Kingmakers’ Arms”--principal hotel and posting-house in the town of Guyville.

plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading All the resources of the plate-basket are brought into use, and knives, forks, tumblers, wine-glasses, German silver and Britannia metal, are collected and borrowed, and furbished up, to grace the evening’s entertainment with a magnificence becoming the occasion.

regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

From this reading Dust pervades the passages, and there is a hot smell of cooking and closed windows, by which the frequenters of the house are made aware that to-night is the anniversary of the Guyville Ball, a solemnity to be spoken of with reverence by the very ostler’s assistant in the yard, who will tell you “_We_ are very busy, sir, just now, sir, on account of _the ball_.”

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Once a year is there a great lifting of carpets and shifting of furniture in all the rooms of that enterprising establishment.

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

From this reading THE BALL THE COUNTRY BALL--A POETICAL PEER--BLANCHE’S PARTNERS--SMILES AND SCOWLS--MAMMA’S ADVICE--THE GENERAL’S POLITICS--THE MAJOR’S STRATEGY--“HOME”--THE DREAMER--THE SLEEPER--AND THE WATCHER Bustle and confusion reign paramount at “The Kingmakers’ Arms”--principal hotel and posting-house in the town of Guyville.

continuously varying

From this reading Once a year is there a great lifting of carpets and shifting of furniture in all the rooms of that enterprising establishment.

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 All the resources of the plate-basket are brought into use, and knives, forks, tumblers, wine-glasses, German silver and Britannia metal, are collected and borrowed, and furbished up, to grace the evening’s entertainment with a magnificence becoming the occasion.

term of address for a man

From this reading Dust pervades the passages, and there is a hot smell of cooking and closed windows, by which the frequenters of the house are made aware that to-night is the anniversary of the Guyville Ball, a solemnity to be spoken of with reverence by the very ostler’s assistant in the yard, who will tell you “_We_ are very busy, sir, just now, sir, on account of _the ball_.”

a rester who is sleeping

From this reading THE BALL THE COUNTRY BALL--A POETICAL PEER--BLANCHE’S PARTNERS--SMILES AND SCOWLS--MAMMA’S ADVICE--THE GENERAL’S POLITICS--THE MAJOR’S STRATEGY--“HOME”--THE DREAMER--THE SLEEPER--AND THE WATCHER Bustle and confusion reign paramount at “The Kingmakers’ Arms”--principal hotel and posting-house in the town of Guyville.

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading Chambermaids hurry to and fro in smart caps brought out for the occasion, and pale-faced waiters brandish their glass-cloths in despair at the variety of their duties.

the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading Dust pervades the passages, and there is a hot smell of cooking and closed windows, by which the frequenters of the house are made aware that to-night is the anniversary of the Guyville Ball, a solemnity to be spoken of with reverence by the very ostler’s assistant in the yard, who will tell you “_We_ are very busy, sir, just now, sir, on account of _the ball_.”

plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading THE BALL THE COUNTRY BALL--A POETICAL PEER--BLANCHE’S PARTNERS--SMILES AND SCOWLS--MAMMA’S ADVICE--THE GENERAL’S POLITICS--THE MAJOR’S STRATEGY--“HOME”--THE DREAMER--THE SLEEPER--AND THE WATCHER Bustle and confusion reign paramount at “The Kingmakers’ Arms”--principal hotel and posting-house in the town of Guyville.

a trait of dignified seriousness

From this reading Dust pervades the passages, and there is a hot smell of cooking and closed windows, by which the frequenters of the house are made aware that to-night is the anniversary of the Guyville Ball, a solemnity to be spoken of with reverence by the very ostler’s assistant in the yard, who will tell you “_We_ are very busy, sir, just now, sir, on account of _the ball_.”

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Dust pervades the passages, and there is a hot smell of cooking and closed windows, by which the frequenters of the house are made aware that to-night is the anniversary of the Guyville Ball, a solemnity to be spoken of with reverence by the very ostler’s assistant in the yard, who will tell you “_We_ are very busy, sir, just now, sir, on account of _the ball_.”

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading THE BALL THE COUNTRY BALL--A POETICAL PEER--BLANCHE’S PARTNERS--SMILES AND SCOWLS--MAMMA’S ADVICE--THE GENERAL’S POLITICS--THE MAJOR’S STRATEGY--“HOME”--THE DREAMER--THE SLEEPER--AND THE WATCHER Bustle and confusion reign paramount at “The Kingmakers’ Arms”--principal hotel and posting-house in the town of Guyville.

express in words

From this reading Dust pervades the passages, and there is a hot smell of cooking and closed windows, by which the frequenters of the house are made aware that to-night is the anniversary of the Guyville Ball, a solemnity to be spoken of with reverence by the very ostler’s assistant in the yard, who will tell you “_We_ are very busy, sir, just now, sir, on account of _the ball_.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Once a year is there a great lifting of carpets and shifting of furniture in all the rooms of that enterprising establishment.

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

From this reading THE BALL THE COUNTRY BALL--A POETICAL PEER--BLANCHE’S PARTNERS--SMILES AND SCOWLS--MAMMA’S ADVICE--THE GENERAL’S POLITICS--THE MAJOR’S STRATEGY--“HOME”--THE DREAMER--THE SLEEPER--AND THE WATCHER Bustle and confusion reign paramount at “The Kingmakers’ Arms”--principal hotel and posting-house in the town of Guyville.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Chambermaids hurry to and fro in smart caps brought out for the occasion, and pale-faced waiters brandish their glass-cloths in despair at the variety of their duties.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Once a year is there a great lifting of carpets and shifting of furniture in all the rooms of that enterprising establishment.

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

From this reading Chambermaids hurry to and fro in smart caps brought out for the occasion, and pale-faced waiters brandish their glass-cloths in despair at the variety of their duties.

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

From this reading Dust pervades the passages, and there is a hot smell of cooking and closed windows, by which the frequenters of the house are made aware that to-night is the anniversary of the Guyville Ball, a solemnity to be spoken of with reverence by the very ostler’s assistant in the yard, who will tell you “_We_ are very busy, sir, just now, sir, on account of _the ball_.”

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading THE BALL THE COUNTRY BALL--A POETICAL PEER--BLANCHE’S PARTNERS--SMILES AND SCOWLS--MAMMA’S ADVICE--THE GENERAL’S POLITICS--THE MAJOR’S STRATEGY--“HOME”--THE DREAMER--THE SLEEPER--AND THE WATCHER Bustle and confusion reign paramount at “The Kingmakers’ Arms”--principal hotel and posting-house in the town of Guyville.

plural of “tumbler” — a gymnast who performs rolls and somersaults and twists etc.

From this reading All the resources of the plate-basket are brought into use, and knives, forks, tumblers, wine-glasses, German silver and Britannia metal, are collected and borrowed, and furbished up, to grace the evening’s entertainment with a magnificence becoming the occasion.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading All the resources of the plate-basket are brought into use, and knives, forks, tumblers, wine-glasses, German silver and Britannia metal, are collected and borrowed, and furbished up, to grace the evening’s entertainment with a magnificence becoming the occasion.

the act of using

From this reading All the resources of the plate-basket are brought into use, and knives, forks, tumblers, wine-glasses, German silver and Britannia metal, are collected and borrowed, and furbished up, to grace the evening’s entertainment with a magnificence becoming the occasion.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading Chambermaids hurry to and fro in smart caps brought out for the occasion, and pale-faced waiters brandish their glass-cloths in despair at the variety of their duties.

precisely as stated

From this reading Dust pervades the passages, and there is a hot smell of cooking and closed windows, by which the frequenters of the house are made aware that to-night is the anniversary of the Guyville Ball, a solemnity to be spoken of with reverence by the very ostler’s assistant in the yard, who will tell you “_We_ are very busy, sir, just now, sir, on account of _the ball_.”

plural of “waiter” — a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)

From this reading Chambermaids hurry to and fro in smart caps brought out for the occasion, and pale-faced waiters brandish their glass-cloths in despair at the variety of their duties.

a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading THE BALL THE COUNTRY BALL--A POETICAL PEER--BLANCHE’S PARTNERS--SMILES AND SCOWLS--MAMMA’S ADVICE--THE GENERAL’S POLITICS--THE MAJOR’S STRATEGY--“HOME”--THE DREAMER--THE SLEEPER--AND THE WATCHER Bustle and confusion reign paramount at “The Kingmakers’ Arms”--principal hotel and posting-house in the town of Guyville.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Dust pervades the passages, and there is a hot smell of cooking and closed windows, by which the frequenters of the house are made aware that to-night is the anniversary of the Guyville Ball, a solemnity to be spoken of with reverence by the very ostler’s assistant in the yard, who will tell you “_We_ are very busy, sir, just now, sir, on account of _the ball_.”

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

From this reading Dust pervades the passages, and there is a hot smell of cooking and closed windows, by which the frequenters of the house are made aware that to-night is the anniversary of the Guyville Ball, a solemnity to be spoken of with reverence by the very ostler’s assistant in the yard, who will tell you “_We_ are very busy, sir, just now, sir, on account of _the ball_.”

which person or people

From this reading Dust pervades the passages, and there is a hot smell of cooking and closed windows, by which the frequenters of the house are made aware that to-night is the anniversary of the Guyville Ball, a solemnity to be spoken of with reverence by the very ostler’s assistant in the yard, who will tell you “_We_ are very busy, sir, just now, sir, on account of _the ball_.”

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Dust pervades the passages, and there is a hot smell of cooking and closed windows, by which the frequenters of the house are made aware that to-night is the anniversary of the Guyville Ball, a solemnity to be spoken of with reverence by the very ostler’s assistant in the yard, who will tell you “_We_ are very busy, sir, just now, sir, on account of _the ball_.”

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Dust pervades the passages, and there is a hot smell of cooking and closed windows, by which the frequenters of the house are made aware that to-night is the anniversary of the Guyville Ball, a solemnity to be spoken of with reverence by the very ostler’s assistant in the yard, who will tell you “_We_ are very busy, sir, just now, sir, on account of _the ball_.”

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

From this reading All the resources of the plate-basket are brought into use, and knives, forks, tumblers, wine-glasses, German silver and Britannia metal, are collected and borrowed, and furbished up, to grace the evening’s entertainment with a magnificence becoming the occasion.

in the company of; together with

From this reading All the resources of the plate-basket are brought into use, and knives, forks, tumblers, wine-glasses, German silver and Britannia metal, are collected and borrowed, and furbished up, to grace the evening’s entertainment with a magnificence becoming the occasion.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading Dust pervades the passages, and there is a hot smell of cooking and closed windows, by which the frequenters of the house are made aware that to-night is the anniversary of the Guyville Ball, a solemnity to be spoken of with reverence by the very ostler’s assistant in the yard, who will tell you “_We_ are very busy, sir, just now, sir, on account of _the ball_.”

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Once a year is there a great lifting of carpets and shifting of furniture in all the rooms of that enterprising establishment.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Dust pervades the passages, and there is a hot smell of cooking and closed windows, by which the frequenters of the house are made aware that to-night is the anniversary of the Guyville Ball, a solemnity to be spoken of with reverence by the very ostler’s assistant in the yard, who will tell you “_We_ are very busy, sir, just now, sir, on account of _the ball_.”