Chapter IV

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

From this reading Around the door stood a group of young men and maidens, all in the old-time Swiss costume, one of the prettiest in the world; the girls with dark bodices laced over the full white blouse, short full skirts of bright green, blue or red, snowy stockings and well-blacked shoes; the youths in knee-breeches, white shirts, short jackets and pointed hats.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading THE OUTGOING The _Châlet des Rochers_ (I hope it is still standing!) wore an air of high festivity.

(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 Around the door stood a group of young men and maidens, all in the old-time Swiss costume, one of the prettiest in the world; the girls with dark bodices laced over the full white blouse, short full skirts of bright green, blue or red, snowy stockings and well-blacked shoes; the youths in knee-breeches, white shirts, short jackets and pointed hats.

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

From this reading THE OUTGOING The _Châlet des Rochers_ (I hope it is still standing!) wore an air of high festivity.

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

From this reading Garlands wreathed the open door and swung in festoons from the low thatched roof.

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

From this reading “Are we at the _Opéra Comique_?” whispered Patricia.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Around the door stood a group of young men and maidens, all in the old-time Swiss costume, one of the prettiest in the world; the girls with dark bodices laced over the full white blouse, short full skirts of bright green, blue or red, snowy stockings and well-blacked shoes; the youths in knee-breeches, white shirts, short jackets and pointed hats.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Are we at the _Opéra Comique_?” whispered Patricia.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading “They will begin to yodel in a moment!”

a top worn by women

From this reading Around the door stood a group of young men and maidens, all in the old-time Swiss costume, one of the prettiest in the world; the girls with dark bodices laced over the full white blouse, short full skirts of bright green, blue or red, snowy stockings and well-blacked shoes; the youths in knee-breeches, white shirts, short jackets and pointed hats.

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

From this reading Around the door stood a group of young men and maidens, all in the old-time Swiss costume, one of the prettiest in the world; the girls with dark bodices laced over the full white blouse, short full skirts of bright green, blue or red, snowy stockings and well-blacked shoes; the youths in knee-breeches, white shirts, short jackets and pointed hats.

plural of “bodice” — part of a dress above the waist

From this reading Around the door stood a group of young men and maidens, all in the old-time Swiss costume, one of the prettiest in the world; the girls with dark bodices laced over the full white blouse, short full skirts of bright green, blue or red, snowy stockings and well-blacked shoes; the youths in knee-breeches, white shirts, short jackets and pointed hats.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Around the door stood a group of young men and maidens, all in the old-time Swiss costume, one of the prettiest in the world; the girls with dark bodices laced over the full white blouse, short full skirts of bright green, blue or red, snowy stockings and well-blacked shoes; the youths in knee-breeches, white shirts, short jackets and pointed hats.

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From this reading THE OUTGOING The _Châlet des Rochers_ (I hope it is still standing!) wore an air of high festivity.

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From this reading “Are we at the _Opéra Comique_?” whispered Patricia.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading Around the door stood a group of young men and maidens, all in the old-time Swiss costume, one of the prettiest in the world; the girls with dark bodices laced over the full white blouse, short full skirts of bright green, blue or red, snowy stockings and well-blacked shoes; the youths in knee-breeches, white shirts, short jackets and pointed hats.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Around the door stood a group of young men and maidens, all in the old-time Swiss costume, one of the prettiest in the world; the girls with dark bodices laced over the full white blouse, short full skirts of bright green, blue or red, snowy stockings and well-blacked shoes; the youths in knee-breeches, white shirts, short jackets and pointed hats.

a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry

From this reading THE OUTGOING The _Châlet des Rochers_ (I hope it is still standing!) wore an air of high festivity.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Garlands wreathed the open door and swung in festoons from the low thatched roof.

any joyous diversion

From this reading THE OUTGOING The _Châlet des Rochers_ (I hope it is still standing!) wore an air of high festivity.

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From this reading Garlands wreathed the open door and swung in festoons from the low thatched roof.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Garlands wreathed the open door and swung in festoons from the low thatched roof.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Around the door stood a group of young men and maidens, all in the old-time Swiss costume, one of the prettiest in the world; the girls with dark bodices laced over the full white blouse, short full skirts of bright green, blue or red, snowy stockings and well-blacked shoes; the youths in knee-breeches, white shirts, short jackets and pointed hats.

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From this reading Garlands wreathed the open door and swung in festoons from the low thatched roof.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Around the door stood a group of young men and maidens, all in the old-time Swiss costume, one of the prettiest in the world; the girls with dark bodices laced over the full white blouse, short full skirts of bright green, blue or red, snowy stockings and well-blacked shoes; the youths in knee-breeches, white shirts, short jackets and pointed hats.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Around the door stood a group of young men and maidens, all in the old-time Swiss costume, one of the prettiest in the world; the girls with dark bodices laced over the full white blouse, short full skirts of bright green, blue or red, snowy stockings and well-blacked shoes; the youths in knee-breeches, white shirts, short jackets and pointed hats.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Around the door stood a group of young men and maidens, all in the old-time Swiss costume, one of the prettiest in the world; the girls with dark bodices laced over the full white blouse, short full skirts of bright green, blue or red, snowy stockings and well-blacked shoes; the youths in knee-breeches, white shirts, short jackets and pointed hats.

plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading Around the door stood a group of young men and maidens, all in the old-time Swiss costume, one of the prettiest in the world; the girls with dark bodices laced over the full white blouse, short full skirts of bright green, blue or red, snowy stockings and well-blacked shoes; the youths in knee-breeches, white shirts, short jackets and pointed hats.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading THE OUTGOING The _Châlet des Rochers_ (I hope it is still standing!) wore an air of high festivity.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading THE OUTGOING The _Châlet des Rochers_ (I hope it is still standing!) wore an air of high festivity.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE OUTGOING The _Châlet des Rochers_ (I hope it is still standing!) wore an air of high festivity.

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

From this reading Garlands wreathed the open door and swung in festoons from the low thatched roof.

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

From this reading THE OUTGOING The _Châlet des Rochers_ (I hope it is still standing!) wore an air of high festivity.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE OUTGOING The _Châlet des Rochers_ (I hope it is still standing!) wore an air of high festivity.

plural of “jacket” — a short coat

From this reading Around the door stood a group of young men and maidens, all in the old-time Swiss costume, one of the prettiest in the world; the girls with dark bodices laced over the full white blouse, short full skirts of bright green, blue or red, snowy stockings and well-blacked shoes; the youths in knee-breeches, white shirts, short jackets and pointed hats.

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

From this reading Around the door stood a group of young men and maidens, all in the old-time Swiss costume, one of the prettiest in the world; the girls with dark bodices laced over the full white blouse, short full skirts of bright green, blue or red, snowy stockings and well-blacked shoes; the youths in knee-breeches, white shirts, short jackets and pointed hats.

closed with a lace

From this reading Around the door stood a group of young men and maidens, all in the old-time Swiss costume, one of the prettiest in the world; the girls with dark bodices laced over the full white blouse, short full skirts of bright green, blue or red, snowy stockings and well-blacked shoes; the youths in knee-breeches, white shirts, short jackets and pointed hats.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Garlands wreathed the open door and swung in festoons from the low thatched roof.

plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading Around the door stood a group of young men and maidens, all in the old-time Swiss costume, one of the prettiest in the world; the girls with dark bodices laced over the full white blouse, short full skirts of bright green, blue or red, snowy stockings and well-blacked shoes; the youths in knee-breeches, white shirts, short jackets and pointed hats.

the force of workers available

From this reading Around the door stood a group of young men and maidens, all in the old-time Swiss costume, one of the prettiest in the world; the girls with dark bodices laced over the full white blouse, short full skirts of bright green, blue or red, snowy stockings and well-blacked shoes; the youths in knee-breeches, white shirts, short jackets and pointed hats.

a particular point in time

From this reading “They will begin to yodel in a moment!”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE OUTGOING The _Châlet des Rochers_ (I hope it is still standing!) wore an air of high festivity.

attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic)

From this reading Around the door stood a group of young men and maidens, all in the old-time Swiss costume, one of the prettiest in the world; the girls with dark bodices laced over the full white blouse, short full skirts of bright green, blue or red, snowy stockings and well-blacked shoes; the youths in knee-breeches, white shirts, short jackets and pointed hats.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Around the door stood a group of young men and maidens, all in the old-time Swiss costume, one of the prettiest in the world; the girls with dark bodices laced over the full white blouse, short full skirts of bright green, blue or red, snowy stockings and well-blacked shoes; the youths in knee-breeches, white shirts, short jackets and pointed hats.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Garlands wreathed the open door and swung in festoons from the low thatched roof.

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From this reading “Are we at the _Opéra Comique_?” whispered Patricia.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Around the door stood a group of young men and maidens, all in the old-time Swiss costume, one of the prettiest in the world; the girls with dark bodices laced over the full white blouse, short full skirts of bright green, blue or red, snowy stockings and well-blacked shoes; the youths in knee-breeches, white shirts, short jackets and pointed hats.

leaving a place or a position

From this reading THE OUTGOING The _Châlet des Rochers_ (I hope it is still standing!) wore an air of high festivity.

above and across; more than

From this reading Around the door stood a group of young men and maidens, all in the old-time Swiss costume, one of the prettiest in the world; the girls with dark bodices laced over the full white blouse, short full skirts of bright green, blue or red, snowy stockings and well-blacked shoes; the youths in knee-breeches, white shirts, short jackets and pointed hats.

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From this reading “Are we at the _Opéra Comique_?” whispered Patricia.

having a point

From this reading Around the door stood a group of young men and maidens, all in the old-time Swiss costume, one of the prettiest in the world; the girls with dark bodices laced over the full white blouse, short full skirts of bright green, blue or red, snowy stockings and well-blacked shoes; the youths in knee-breeches, white shirts, short jackets and pointed hats.

superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Around the door stood a group of young men and maidens, all in the old-time Swiss costume, one of the prettiest in the world; the girls with dark bodices laced over the full white blouse, short full skirts of bright green, blue or red, snowy stockings and well-blacked shoes; the youths in knee-breeches, white shirts, short jackets and pointed hats.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Around the door stood a group of young men and maidens, all in the old-time Swiss costume, one of the prettiest in the world; the girls with dark bodices laced over the full white blouse, short full skirts of bright green, blue or red, snowy stockings and well-blacked shoes; the youths in knee-breeches, white shirts, short jackets and pointed hats.

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

From this reading THE OUTGOING The _Châlet des Rochers_ (I hope it is still standing!) wore an air of high festivity.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading Garlands wreathed the open door and swung in festoons from the low thatched roof.

plural of “shirt” — a garment worn on the upper half of the body

From this reading Around the door stood a group of young men and maidens, all in the old-time Swiss costume, one of the prettiest in the world; the girls with dark bodices laced over the full white blouse, short full skirts of bright green, blue or red, snowy stockings and well-blacked shoes; the youths in knee-breeches, white shirts, short jackets and pointed hats.

a particular situation

From this reading Around the door stood a group of young men and maidens, all in the old-time Swiss costume, one of the prettiest in the world; the girls with dark bodices laced over the full white blouse, short full skirts of bright green, blue or red, snowy stockings and well-blacked shoes; the youths in knee-breeches, white shirts, short jackets and pointed hats.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Around the door stood a group of young men and maidens, all in the old-time Swiss costume, one of the prettiest in the world; the girls with dark bodices laced over the full white blouse, short full skirts of bright green, blue or red, snowy stockings and well-blacked shoes; the youths in knee-breeches, white shirts, short jackets and pointed hats.

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

From this reading Around the door stood a group of young men and maidens, all in the old-time Swiss costume, one of the prettiest in the world; the girls with dark bodices laced over the full white blouse, short full skirts of bright green, blue or red, snowy stockings and well-blacked shoes; the youths in knee-breeches, white shirts, short jackets and pointed hats.

marked by the presence of snow

From this reading Around the door stood a group of young men and maidens, all in the old-time Swiss costume, one of the prettiest in the world; the girls with dark bodices laced over the full white blouse, short full skirts of bright green, blue or red, snowy stockings and well-blacked shoes; the youths in knee-breeches, white shirts, short jackets and pointed hats.

having a supporting base

From this reading THE OUTGOING The _Châlet des Rochers_ (I hope it is still standing!) wore an air of high festivity.

not in physical motion

From this reading THE OUTGOING The _Châlet des Rochers_ (I hope it is still standing!) wore an air of high festivity.

plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)

From this reading Around the door stood a group of young men and maidens, all in the old-time Swiss costume, one of the prettiest in the world; the girls with dark bodices laced over the full white blouse, short full skirts of bright green, blue or red, snowy stockings and well-blacked shoes; the youths in knee-breeches, white shirts, short jackets and pointed hats.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Around the door stood a group of young men and maidens, all in the old-time Swiss costume, one of the prettiest in the world; the girls with dark bodices laced over the full white blouse, short full skirts of bright green, blue or red, snowy stockings and well-blacked shoes; the youths in knee-breeches, white shirts, short jackets and pointed hats.

the natives or inhabitants of Switzerland

From this reading Around the door stood a group of young men and maidens, all in the old-time Swiss costume, one of the prettiest in the world; the girls with dark bodices laced over the full white blouse, short full skirts of bright green, blue or red, snowy stockings and well-blacked shoes; the youths in knee-breeches, white shirts, short jackets and pointed hats.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading Garlands wreathed the open door and swung in festoons from the low thatched roof.

past form of “thatch” — cover with thatch

From this reading Garlands wreathed the open door and swung in festoons from the low thatched roof.

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

From this reading THE OUTGOING The _Châlet des Rochers_ (I hope it is still standing!) wore an air of high festivity.

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

From this reading “They will begin to yodel in a moment!”

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

From this reading “They will begin to yodel in a moment!”

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “Are we at the _Opéra Comique_?” whispered Patricia.

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

From this reading Around the door stood a group of young men and maidens, all in the old-time Swiss costume, one of the prettiest in the world; the girls with dark bodices laced over the full white blouse, short full skirts of bright green, blue or red, snowy stockings and well-blacked shoes; the youths in knee-breeches, white shirts, short jackets and pointed hats.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading “Are we at the _Opéra Comique_?” whispered Patricia.

a Caucasian

From this reading Around the door stood a group of young men and maidens, all in the old-time Swiss costume, one of the prettiest in the world; the girls with dark bodices laced over the full white blouse, short full skirts of bright green, blue or red, snowy stockings and well-blacked shoes; the youths in knee-breeches, white shirts, short jackets and pointed hats.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “They will begin to yodel in a moment!”

in the company of; together with

From this reading Around the door stood a group of young men and maidens, all in the old-time Swiss costume, one of the prettiest in the world; the girls with dark bodices laced over the full white blouse, short full skirts of bright green, blue or red, snowy stockings and well-blacked shoes; the youths in knee-breeches, white shirts, short jackets and pointed hats.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading THE OUTGOING The _Châlet des Rochers_ (I hope it is still standing!) wore an air of high festivity.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Around the door stood a group of young men and maidens, all in the old-time Swiss costume, one of the prettiest in the world; the girls with dark bodices laced over the full white blouse, short full skirts of bright green, blue or red, snowy stockings and well-blacked shoes; the youths in knee-breeches, white shirts, short jackets and pointed hats.

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

From this reading Garlands wreathed the open door and swung in festoons from the low thatched roof.

a songlike cry in which the voice fluctuates rapidly between the normal voice and falsetto

From this reading “They will begin to yodel in a moment!”

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

From this reading Around the door stood a group of young men and maidens, all in the old-time Swiss costume, one of the prettiest in the world; the girls with dark bodices laced over the full white blouse, short full skirts of bright green, blue or red, snowy stockings and well-blacked shoes; the youths in knee-breeches, white shirts, short jackets and pointed hats.

plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Around the door stood a group of young men and maidens, all in the old-time Swiss costume, one of the prettiest in the world; the girls with dark bodices laced over the full white blouse, short full skirts of bright green, blue or red, snowy stockings and well-blacked shoes; the youths in knee-breeches, white shirts, short jackets and pointed hats.