used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bobs had proved a perfect cavalier, as good a dancer as quarterback, and two o’clock had come before anyone remembered time.
anew
From this reading THE “FOOL-KILLER” As soon as Jacquette opened her eyes, next morning, she closed them again, and tried to bring back the glittering scene of the evening before.
at or in the front
From this reading Now that it was over, the year stretched ahead in grey monotony.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
(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 Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE “FOOL-KILLER” As soon as Jacquette opened her eyes, next morning, she closed them again, and tried to bring back the glittering scene of the evening before.
any person at all
From this reading Bobs had proved a perfect cavalier, as good a dancer as quarterback, and two o’clock had come before anyone remembered time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE “FOOL-KILLER” As soon as Jacquette opened her eyes, next morning, she closed them again, and tried to bring back the glittering scene of the evening before.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE “FOOL-KILLER” As soon as Jacquette opened her eyes, next morning, she closed them again, and tried to bring back the glittering scene of the evening before.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For weeks she had been looking forward to this dance.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE “FOOL-KILLER” As soon as Jacquette opened her eyes, next morning, she closed them again, and tried to bring back the glittering scene of the evening before.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
Bobs
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From this reading Bobs had proved a perfect cavalier, as good a dancer as quarterback, and two o’clock had come before anyone remembered time.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading THE “FOOL-KILLER” As soon as Jacquette opened her eyes, next morning, she closed them again, and tried to bring back the glittering scene of the evening before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
cavaliernounUS /ˌkævəˈlɪr/
a gallant or courtly gentleman
From this reading Bobs had proved a perfect cavalier, as good a dancer as quarterback, and two o’clock had come before anyone remembered time.
chaperonesnounUS /ˈʃæpəroʊnz/
plural of “chaperone” — one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading THE “FOOL-KILLER” As soon as Jacquette opened her eyes, next morning, she closed them again, and tried to bring back the glittering scene of the evening before.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Bobs had proved a perfect cavalier, as good a dancer as quarterback, and two o’clock had come before anyone remembered time.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading For weeks she had been looking forward to this dance.
dancernounUS /ˈdænsər/
a performer who dances professionally
From this reading Bobs had proved a perfect cavalier, as good a dancer as quarterback, and two o’clock had come before anyone remembered time.
decorationsnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
divisible by two
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE “FOOL-KILLER” As soon as Jacquette opened her eyes, next morning, she closed them again, and tried to bring back the glittering scene of the evening before.
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE “FOOL-KILLER” As soon as Jacquette opened her eyes, next morning, she closed them again, and tried to bring back the glittering scene of the evening before.
FOOL-KILLER
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From this reading THE “FOOL-KILLER” As soon as Jacquette opened her eyes, next morning, she closed them again, and tried to bring back the glittering scene of the evening before.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For weeks she had been looking forward to this dance.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading For weeks she had been looking forward to this dance.
frappé
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From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
frostyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːsti/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading THE “FOOL-KILLER” As soon as Jacquette opened her eyes, next morning, she closed them again, and tried to bring back the glittering scene of the evening before.
coins made of gold
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Bobs had proved a perfect cavalier, as good a dancer as quarterback, and two o’clock had come before anyone remembered time.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading Now that it was over, the year stretched ahead in grey monotony.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bobs had proved a perfect cavalier, as good a dancer as quarterback, and two o’clock had come before anyone remembered time.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
come to pass
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE “FOOL-KILLER” As soon as Jacquette opened her eyes, next morning, she closed them again, and tried to bring back the glittering scene of the evening before.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
Jacquette
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From this reading THE “FOOL-KILLER” As soon as Jacquette opened her eyes, next morning, she closed them again, and tried to bring back the glittering scene of the evening before.
and nothing more
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading For weeks she had been looking forward to this dance.
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading Now that it was over, the year stretched ahead in grey monotony.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE “FOOL-KILLER” As soon as Jacquette opened her eyes, next morning, she closed them again, and tried to bring back the glittering scene of the evening before.
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE “FOOL-KILLER” As soon as Jacquette opened her eyes, next morning, she closed them again, and tried to bring back the glittering scene of the evening before.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now that it was over, the year stretched ahead in grey monotony.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Bobs had proved a perfect cavalier, as good a dancer as quarterback, and two o’clock had come before anyone remembered time.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE “FOOL-KILLER” As soon as Jacquette opened her eyes, next morning, she closed them again, and tried to bring back the glittering scene of the evening before.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading THE “FOOL-KILLER” As soon as Jacquette opened her eyes, next morning, she closed them again, and tried to bring back the glittering scene of the evening before.
orchestranounUS /ˈɔːrkəstrə/
a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Bobs had proved a perfect cavalier, as good a dancer as quarterback, and two o’clock had come before anyone remembered time.
PinounUS /paɪ/
the ratio of the circumference to the diameter of a circle; approximately equal to 3.14159265358979323846...
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
pinverbUS /pɪn/
to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
presidingverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Bobs had proved a perfect cavalier, as good a dancer as quarterback, and two o’clock had come before anyone remembered time.
quarterbacknounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərbæk/
(football) the person who plays quarterback
From this reading Bobs had proved a perfect cavalier, as good a dancer as quarterback, and two o’clock had come before anyone remembered time.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Bobs had proved a perfect cavalier, as good a dancer as quarterback, and two o’clock had come before anyone remembered time.
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading THE “FOOL-KILLER” As soon as Jacquette opened her eyes, next morning, she closed them again, and tried to bring back the glittering scene of the evening before.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE “FOOL-KILLER” As soon as Jacquette opened her eyes, next morning, she closed them again, and tried to bring back the glittering scene of the evening before.
SigmanounUS /ˈsɪɡmə/
the 18th letter of the Greek alphabet
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
in the near future
From this reading THE “FOOL-KILLER” As soon as Jacquette opened her eyes, next morning, she closed them again, and tried to bring back the glittering scene of the evening before.
strainsnounUS /streɪnz/
plural of “strain” — (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Now that it was over, the year stretched ahead in grey monotony.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE “FOOL-KILLER” As soon as Jacquette opened her eyes, next morning, she closed them again, and tried to bring back the glittering scene of the evening before.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE “FOOL-KILLER” As soon as Jacquette opened her eyes, next morning, she closed them again, and tried to bring back the glittering scene of the evening before.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For weeks she had been looking forward to this dance.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Bobs had proved a perfect cavalier, as good a dancer as quarterback, and two o’clock had come before anyone remembered time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE “FOOL-KILLER” As soon as Jacquette opened her eyes, next morning, she closed them again, and tried to bring back the glittering scene of the evening before.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading THE “FOOL-KILLER” As soon as Jacquette opened her eyes, next morning, she closed them again, and tried to bring back the glittering scene of the evening before.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Bobs had proved a perfect cavalier, as good a dancer as quarterback, and two o’clock had come before anyone remembered time.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For weeks she had been looking forward to this dance.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Now that it was over, the year stretched ahead in grey monotony.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, she could see the brilliant hall, the blue and gold decorations, the huge copy of the Sigma Pi pin done in electric lights on the wall just over the orchestra, the richly dressed mothers of two of the girls presiding at frappé, as chaperones of the occasion; she even heard strains of music, and carriage numbers being called, as they came out into the frosty air--but, all the time, she knew that it was past, and that nothing was left to happen.
