Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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From this reading The faculty, who had been particularly interested in the idea of the masquerade, declared that for originality it was in line with 19--'s usual efforts.

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

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS "PETER RABBIT" The gymnasium had, perhaps, never held a more motley crowd of revelers than on the night of the Famous Fiction masquerade.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Therefore, when the longed-for night came round, heroes and heroines, with whose adventures and doings the book-lover's world is familiar, walked about, arm in arm, collected in little groups, or danced gayly together to the music of the eight-piece Overton orchestra, whose members appeared to appreciate the humor of the occasion as keenly as did the faculty.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading Therefore, when the longed-for night came round, heroes and heroines, with whose adventures and doings the book-lover's world is familiar, walked about, arm in arm, collected in little groups, or danced gayly together to the music of the eight-piece Overton orchestra, whose members appeared to appreciate the humor of the occasion as keenly as did the faculty.

in addition

From this reading It had been decided that as so many of the famous book titles did not lend themselves to impersonation, famous characters in fiction might also be impersonated.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading They occupied seats in the gallery and amused themselves with trying to guess the identity of the various maskers and the books or famous book characters which they represented.

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

From this reading They occupied seats in the gallery and amused themselves with trying to guess the identity of the various maskers and the books or famous book characters which they represented.

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

From this reading Therefore, when the longed-for night came round, heroes and heroines, with whose adventures and doings the book-lover's world is familiar, walked about, arm in arm, collected in little groups, or danced gayly together to the music of the eight-piece Overton orchestra, whose members appeared to appreciate the humor of the occasion as keenly as did the faculty.

recognize with gratitude; be grateful for

From this reading Therefore, when the longed-for night came round, heroes and heroines, with whose adventures and doings the book-lover's world is familiar, walked about, arm in arm, collected in little groups, or danced gayly together to the music of the eight-piece Overton orchestra, whose members appeared to appreciate the humor of the occasion as keenly as did the faculty.

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 Therefore, when the longed-for night came round, heroes and heroines, with whose adventures and doings the book-lover's world is familiar, walked about, arm in arm, collected in little groups, or danced gayly together to the music of the eight-piece Overton orchestra, whose members appeared to appreciate the humor of the occasion as keenly as did the faculty.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It had been decided that as so many of the famous book titles did not lend themselves to impersonation, famous characters in fiction might also be impersonated.

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

From this reading It had been decided that as so many of the famous book titles did not lend themselves to impersonation, famous characters in fiction might also be impersonated.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The faculty, who had been particularly interested in the idea of the masquerade, declared that for originality it was in line with 19--'s usual efforts.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading They occupied seats in the gallery and amused themselves with trying to guess the identity of the various maskers and the books or famous book characters which they represented.

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From this reading Therefore, when the longed-for night came round, heroes and heroines, with whose adventures and doings the book-lover's world is familiar, walked about, arm in arm, collected in little groups, or danced gayly together to the music of the eight-piece Overton orchestra, whose members appeared to appreciate the humor of the occasion as keenly as did the faculty.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading They occupied seats in the gallery and amused themselves with trying to guess the identity of the various maskers and the books or famous book characters which they represented.

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

From this reading Therefore, when the longed-for night came round, heroes and heroines, with whose adventures and doings the book-lover's world is familiar, walked about, arm in arm, collected in little groups, or danced gayly together to the music of the eight-piece Overton orchestra, whose members appeared to appreciate the humor of the occasion as keenly as did the faculty.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading They occupied seats in the gallery and amused themselves with trying to guess the identity of the various maskers and the books or famous book characters which they represented.

brought together in one place

From this reading Therefore, when the longed-for night came round, heroes and heroines, with whose adventures and doings the book-lover's world is familiar, walked about, arm in arm, collected in little groups, or danced gayly together to the music of the eight-piece Overton orchestra, whose members appeared to appreciate the humor of the occasion as keenly as did the faculty.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS "PETER RABBIT" The gymnasium had, perhaps, never held a more motley crowd of revelers than on the night of the Famous Fiction masquerade.

past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way

From this reading Therefore, when the longed-for night came round, heroes and heroines, with whose adventures and doings the book-lover's world is familiar, walked about, arm in arm, collected in little groups, or danced gayly together to the music of the eight-piece Overton orchestra, whose members appeared to appreciate the humor of the occasion as keenly as did the faculty.

recognizable; marked

From this reading It had been decided that as so many of the famous book titles did not lend themselves to impersonation, famous characters in fiction might also be impersonated.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading The faculty, who had been particularly interested in the idea of the masquerade, declared that for originality it was in line with 19--'s usual efforts.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It had been decided that as so many of the famous book titles did not lend themselves to impersonation, famous characters in fiction might also be impersonated.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading Therefore, when the longed-for night came round, heroes and heroines, with whose adventures and doings the book-lover's world is familiar, walked about, arm in arm, collected in little groups, or danced gayly together to the music of the eight-piece Overton orchestra, whose members appeared to appreciate the humor of the occasion as keenly as did the faculty.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The faculty, who had been particularly interested in the idea of the masquerade, declared that for originality it was in line with 19--'s usual efforts.

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From this reading Therefore, when the longed-for night came round, heroes and heroines, with whose adventures and doings the book-lover's world is familiar, walked about, arm in arm, collected in little groups, or danced gayly together to the music of the eight-piece Overton orchestra, whose members appeared to appreciate the humor of the occasion as keenly as did the faculty.

one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind

From this reading The faculty, who had been particularly interested in the idea of the masquerade, declared that for originality it was in line with 19--'s usual efforts.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading Therefore, when the longed-for night came round, heroes and heroines, with whose adventures and doings the book-lover's world is familiar, walked about, arm in arm, collected in little groups, or danced gayly together to the music of the eight-piece Overton orchestra, whose members appeared to appreciate the humor of the occasion as keenly as did the faculty.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS "PETER RABBIT" The gymnasium had, perhaps, never held a more motley crowd of revelers than on the night of the Famous Fiction masquerade.

a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS "PETER RABBIT" The gymnasium had, perhaps, never held a more motley crowd of revelers than on the night of the Famous Fiction masquerade.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The faculty, who had been particularly interested in the idea of the masquerade, declared that for originality it was in line with 19--'s usual efforts.

spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading They occupied seats in the gallery and amused themselves with trying to guess the identity of the various maskers and the books or famous book characters which they represented.

in a joyous manner

From this reading Therefore, when the longed-for night came round, heroes and heroines, with whose adventures and doings the book-lover's world is familiar, walked about, arm in arm, collected in little groups, or danced gayly together to the music of the eight-piece Overton orchestra, whose members appeared to appreciate the humor of the occasion as keenly as did the faculty.

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Therefore, when the longed-for night came round, heroes and heroines, with whose adventures and doings the book-lover's world is familiar, walked about, arm in arm, collected in little groups, or danced gayly together to the music of the eight-piece Overton orchestra, whose members appeared to appreciate the humor of the occasion as keenly as did the faculty.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading They occupied seats in the gallery and amused themselves with trying to guess the identity of the various maskers and the books or famous book characters which they represented.

a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS "PETER RABBIT" The gymnasium had, perhaps, never held a more motley crowd of revelers than on the night of the Famous Fiction masquerade.

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

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS "PETER RABBIT" The gymnasium had, perhaps, never held a more motley crowd of revelers than on the night of the Famous Fiction masquerade.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS "PETER RABBIT" The gymnasium had, perhaps, never held a more motley crowd of revelers than on the night of the Famous Fiction masquerade.

plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Therefore, when the longed-for night came round, heroes and heroines, with whose adventures and doings the book-lover's world is familiar, walked about, arm in arm, collected in little groups, or danced gayly together to the music of the eight-piece Overton orchestra, whose members appeared to appreciate the humor of the occasion as keenly as did the faculty.

plural of “heroine” — the main good female character in a work of fiction

From this reading Therefore, when the longed-for night came round, heroes and heroines, with whose adventures and doings the book-lover's world is familiar, walked about, arm in arm, collected in little groups, or danced gayly together to the music of the eight-piece Overton orchestra, whose members appeared to appreciate the humor of the occasion as keenly as did the faculty.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading Therefore, when the longed-for night came round, heroes and heroines, with whose adventures and doings the book-lover's world is familiar, walked about, arm in arm, collected in little groups, or danced gayly together to the music of the eight-piece Overton orchestra, whose members appeared to appreciate the humor of the occasion as keenly as did the faculty.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The faculty, who had been particularly interested in the idea of the masquerade, declared that for originality it was in line with 19--'s usual efforts.

the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity

From this reading They occupied seats in the gallery and amused themselves with trying to guess the identity of the various maskers and the books or famous book characters which they represented.

past form of “impersonate” — assume or act the character of

From this reading It had been decided that as so many of the famous book titles did not lend themselves to impersonation, famous characters in fiction might also be impersonated.

a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect

From this reading It had been decided that as so many of the famous book titles did not lend themselves to impersonation, famous characters in fiction might also be impersonated.

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

From this reading The faculty, who had been particularly interested in the idea of the masquerade, declared that for originality it was in line with 19--'s usual efforts.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading The faculty, who had been particularly interested in the idea of the masquerade, declared that for originality it was in line with 19--'s usual efforts.

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

From this reading Therefore, when the longed-for night came round, heroes and heroines, with whose adventures and doings the book-lover's world is familiar, walked about, arm in arm, collected in little groups, or danced gayly together to the music of the eight-piece Overton orchestra, whose members appeared to appreciate the humor of the occasion as keenly as did the faculty.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The faculty, who had been particularly interested in the idea of the masquerade, declared that for originality it was in line with 19--'s usual efforts.

in a keen or penetrating way

From this reading Therefore, when the longed-for night came round, heroes and heroines, with whose adventures and doings the book-lover's world is familiar, walked about, arm in arm, collected in little groups, or danced gayly together to the music of the eight-piece Overton orchestra, whose members appeared to appreciate the humor of the occasion as keenly as did the faculty.

bestow a quality on

From this reading It had been decided that as so many of the famous book titles did not lend themselves to impersonation, famous characters in fiction might also be impersonated.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The faculty, who had been particularly interested in the idea of the masquerade, declared that for originality it was in line with 19--'s usual efforts.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Therefore, when the longed-for night came round, heroes and heroines, with whose adventures and doings the book-lover's world is familiar, walked about, arm in arm, collected in little groups, or danced gayly together to the music of the eight-piece Overton orchestra, whose members appeared to appreciate the humor of the occasion as keenly as did the faculty.

greatly desired

From this reading Therefore, when the longed-for night came round, heroes and heroines, with whose adventures and doings the book-lover's world is familiar, walked about, arm in arm, collected in little groups, or danced gayly together to the music of the eight-piece Overton orchestra, whose members appeared to appreciate the humor of the occasion as keenly as did the faculty.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading It had been decided that as so many of the famous book titles did not lend themselves to impersonation, famous characters in fiction might also be impersonated.

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From this reading They occupied seats in the gallery and amused themselves with trying to guess the identity of the various maskers and the books or famous book characters which they represented.

take part in a masquerade

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS "PETER RABBIT" The gymnasium had, perhaps, never held a more motley crowd of revelers than on the night of the Famous Fiction masquerade.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Therefore, when the longed-for night came round, heroes and heroines, with whose adventures and doings the book-lover's world is familiar, walked about, arm in arm, collected in little groups, or danced gayly together to the music of the eight-piece Overton orchestra, whose members appeared to appreciate the humor of the occasion as keenly as did the faculty.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It had been decided that as so many of the famous book titles did not lend themselves to impersonation, famous characters in fiction might also be impersonated.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS "PETER RABBIT" The gymnasium had, perhaps, never held a more motley crowd of revelers than on the night of the Famous Fiction masquerade.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS "PETER RABBIT" The gymnasium had, perhaps, never held a more motley crowd of revelers than on the night of the Famous Fiction masquerade.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Therefore, when the longed-for night came round, heroes and heroines, with whose adventures and doings the book-lover's world is familiar, walked about, arm in arm, collected in little groups, or danced gayly together to the music of the eight-piece Overton orchestra, whose members appeared to appreciate the humor of the occasion as keenly as did the faculty.

of an obscure nature

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS "PETER RABBIT" The gymnasium had, perhaps, never held a more motley crowd of revelers than on the night of the Famous Fiction masquerade.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS "PETER RABBIT" The gymnasium had, perhaps, never held a more motley crowd of revelers than on the night of the Famous Fiction masquerade.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS "PETER RABBIT" The gymnasium had, perhaps, never held a more motley crowd of revelers than on the night of the Famous Fiction masquerade.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It had been decided that as so many of the famous book titles did not lend themselves to impersonation, famous characters in fiction might also be impersonated.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Therefore, when the longed-for night came round, heroes and heroines, with whose adventures and doings the book-lover's world is familiar, walked about, arm in arm, collected in little groups, or danced gayly together to the music of the eight-piece Overton orchestra, whose members appeared to appreciate the humor of the occasion as keenly as did the faculty.

held or filled or in use

From this reading They occupied seats in the gallery and amused themselves with trying to guess the identity of the various maskers and the books or famous book characters which they represented.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS "PETER RABBIT" The gymnasium had, perhaps, never held a more motley crowd of revelers than on the night of the Famous Fiction masquerade.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS "PETER RABBIT" The gymnasium had, perhaps, never held a more motley crowd of revelers than on the night of the Famous Fiction masquerade.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They occupied seats in the gallery and amused themselves with trying to guess the identity of the various maskers and the books or famous book characters which they represented.

a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players

From this reading Therefore, when the longed-for night came round, heroes and heroines, with whose adventures and doings the book-lover's world is familiar, walked about, arm in arm, collected in little groups, or danced gayly together to the music of the eight-piece Overton orchestra, whose members appeared to appreciate the humor of the occasion as keenly as did the faculty.

the ability to think and act independently

From this reading The faculty, who had been particularly interested in the idea of the masquerade, declared that for originality it was in line with 19--'s usual efforts.

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From this reading Therefore, when the longed-for night came round, heroes and heroines, with whose adventures and doings the book-lover's world is familiar, walked about, arm in arm, collected in little groups, or danced gayly together to the music of the eight-piece Overton orchestra, whose members appeared to appreciate the humor of the occasion as keenly as did the faculty.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The faculty, who had been particularly interested in the idea of the masquerade, declared that for originality it was in line with 19--'s usual efforts.

by chance

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS "PETER RABBIT" The gymnasium had, perhaps, never held a more motley crowd of revelers than on the night of the Famous Fiction masquerade.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS "PETER RABBIT" The gymnasium had, perhaps, never held a more motley crowd of revelers than on the night of the Famous Fiction masquerade.

any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS "PETER RABBIT" The gymnasium had, perhaps, never held a more motley crowd of revelers than on the night of the Famous Fiction masquerade.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading They occupied seats in the gallery and amused themselves with trying to guess the identity of the various maskers and the books or famous book characters which they represented.

plural of “reveler” — a celebrant who shares in a noisy party

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS "PETER RABBIT" The gymnasium had, perhaps, never held a more motley crowd of revelers than on the night of the Famous Fiction masquerade.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Therefore, when the longed-for night came round, heroes and heroines, with whose adventures and doings the book-lover's world is familiar, walked about, arm in arm, collected in little groups, or danced gayly together to the music of the eight-piece Overton orchestra, whose members appeared to appreciate the humor of the occasion as keenly as did the faculty.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The faculty, who had been particularly interested in the idea of the masquerade, declared that for originality it was in line with 19--'s usual efforts.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading They occupied seats in the gallery and amused themselves with trying to guess the identity of the various maskers and the books or famous book characters which they represented.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It had been decided that as so many of the famous book titles did not lend themselves to impersonation, famous characters in fiction might also be impersonated.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS "PETER RABBIT" The gymnasium had, perhaps, never held a more motley crowd of revelers than on the night of the Famous Fiction masquerade.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The faculty, who had been particularly interested in the idea of the masquerade, declared that for originality it was in line with 19--'s usual efforts.

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

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS "PETER RABBIT" The gymnasium had, perhaps, never held a more motley crowd of revelers than on the night of the Famous Fiction masquerade.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading They occupied seats in the gallery and amused themselves with trying to guess the identity of the various maskers and the books or famous book characters which they represented.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore, when the longed-for night came round, heroes and heroines, with whose adventures and doings the book-lover's world is familiar, walked about, arm in arm, collected in little groups, or danced gayly together to the music of the eight-piece Overton orchestra, whose members appeared to appreciate the humor of the occasion as keenly as did the faculty.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They occupied seats in the gallery and amused themselves with trying to guess the identity of the various maskers and the books or famous book characters which they represented.

plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading It had been decided that as so many of the famous book titles did not lend themselves to impersonation, famous characters in fiction might also be impersonated.

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

From this reading They occupied seats in the gallery and amused themselves with trying to guess the identity of the various maskers and the books or famous book characters which they represented.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Therefore, when the longed-for night came round, heroes and heroines, with whose adventures and doings the book-lover's world is familiar, walked about, arm in arm, collected in little groups, or danced gayly together to the music of the eight-piece Overton orchestra, whose members appeared to appreciate the humor of the occasion as keenly as did the faculty.

hard to endure

From this reading They occupied seats in the gallery and amused themselves with trying to guess the identity of the various maskers and the books or famous book characters which they represented.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading The faculty, who had been particularly interested in the idea of the masquerade, declared that for originality it was in line with 19--'s usual efforts.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading They occupied seats in the gallery and amused themselves with trying to guess the identity of the various maskers and the books or famous book characters which they represented.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Therefore, when the longed-for night came round, heroes and heroines, with whose adventures and doings the book-lover's world is familiar, walked about, arm in arm, collected in little groups, or danced gayly together to the music of the eight-piece Overton orchestra, whose members appeared to appreciate the humor of the occasion as keenly as did the faculty.

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

From this reading The faculty, who had been particularly interested in the idea of the masquerade, declared that for originality it was in line with 19--'s usual efforts.

at the time that

From this reading Therefore, when the longed-for night came round, heroes and heroines, with whose adventures and doings the book-lover's world is familiar, walked about, arm in arm, collected in little groups, or danced gayly together to the music of the eight-piece Overton orchestra, whose members appeared to appreciate the humor of the occasion as keenly as did the faculty.

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

From this reading They occupied seats in the gallery and amused themselves with trying to guess the identity of the various maskers and the books or famous book characters which they represented.

which person or people

From this reading The faculty, who had been particularly interested in the idea of the masquerade, declared that for originality it was in line with 19--'s usual efforts.

belonging to which person

From this reading Therefore, when the longed-for night came round, heroes and heroines, with whose adventures and doings the book-lover's world is familiar, walked about, arm in arm, collected in little groups, or danced gayly together to the music of the eight-piece Overton orchestra, whose members appeared to appreciate the humor of the occasion as keenly as did the faculty.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The faculty, who had been particularly interested in the idea of the masquerade, declared that for originality it was in line with 19--'s usual efforts.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Therefore, when the longed-for night came round, heroes and heroines, with whose adventures and doings the book-lover's world is familiar, walked about, arm in arm, collected in little groups, or danced gayly together to the music of the eight-piece Overton orchestra, whose members appeared to appreciate the humor of the occasion as keenly as did the faculty.