Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading "It was a success, wasn't it," said Launcelot, when the children had trooped away, and Anne and Mrs. Batcheller and the smiling Miss Mary had been driven home in the Judge's carriage.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading LORDLY LAUNCELOT The children of the town of Fairfax never forgot that afternoon at Judge Jameson's.

anew

From this reading Before they went home they all assembled again in the great dining-room from which the chairs had been taken, and on the polished floor every one, old and young, danced the Virginia Reel, the Judge leading with Miss Mary, and Mrs. Batcheller bringing up at the end of the line with Jimmie Jones.

(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 Before they went home they all assembled again in the great dining-room from which the chairs had been taken, and on the polished floor every one, old and young, danced the Virginia Reel, the Judge leading with Miss Mary, and Mrs. Batcheller bringing up at the end of the line with Jimmie Jones.

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

From this reading For years they had peeped through the hedge at the fascinating Cupid of the Fountain, but never had one of them put foot in the old garden, with its mysterious nooks and formal paths, which lay in the shadow of the Great House.

Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)

From this reading "It was a success, wasn't it," said Launcelot, when the children had trooped away, and Anne and Mrs. Batcheller and the smiling Miss Mary had been driven home in the Judge's carriage.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading Before they went home they all assembled again in the great dining-room from which the chairs had been taken, and on the polished floor every one, old and young, danced the Virginia Reel, the Judge leading with Miss Mary, and Mrs. Batcheller bringing up at the end of the line with Jimmie Jones.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading LORDLY LAUNCELOT The children of the town of Fairfax never forgot that afternoon at Judge Jameson's.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "It was a success, wasn't it," said Launcelot, when the children had trooped away, and Anne and Mrs. Batcheller and the smiling Miss Mary had been driven home in the Judge's carriage.

inspiring awe or admiration or wonder

From this reading But to-day with its gipsy band playing wild music, with its gaily decorated tables, its awe-inspiring Perkins,--who with his satellites offered food fit for the gods,--with its riot of spring color, it was beyond their wildest dreams.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading But to-day with its gipsy band playing wild music, with its gaily decorated tables, its awe-inspiring Perkins,--who with his satellites offered food fit for the gods,--with its riot of spring color, it was beyond their wildest dreams.

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From this reading Before they went home they all assembled again in the great dining-room from which the chairs had been taken, and on the polished floor every one, old and young, danced the Virginia Reel, the Judge leading with Miss Mary, and Mrs. Batcheller bringing up at the end of the line with Jimmie Jones.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Before they went home they all assembled again in the great dining-room from which the chairs had been taken, and on the polished floor every one, old and young, danced the Virginia Reel, the Judge leading with Miss Mary, and Mrs. Batcheller bringing up at the end of the line with Jimmie Jones.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before they went home they all assembled again in the great dining-room from which the chairs had been taken, and on the polished floor every one, old and young, danced the Virginia Reel, the Judge leading with Miss Mary, and Mrs. Batcheller bringing up at the end of the line with Jimmie Jones.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading But to-day with its gipsy band playing wild music, with its gaily decorated tables, its awe-inspiring Perkins,--who with his satellites offered food fit for the gods,--with its riot of spring color, it was beyond their wildest dreams.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading Before they went home they all assembled again in the great dining-room from which the chairs had been taken, and on the polished floor every one, old and young, danced the Virginia Reel, the Judge leading with Miss Mary, and Mrs. Batcheller bringing up at the end of the line with Jimmie Jones.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading For years they had peeped through the hedge at the fascinating Cupid of the Fountain, but never had one of them put foot in the old garden, with its mysterious nooks and formal paths, which lay in the shadow of the Great House.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading "It was a success, wasn't it," said Launcelot, when the children had trooped away, and Anne and Mrs. Batcheller and the smiling Miss Mary had been driven home in the Judge's carriage.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Before they went home they all assembled again in the great dining-room from which the chairs had been taken, and on the polished floor every one, old and young, danced the Virginia Reel, the Judge leading with Miss Mary, and Mrs. Batcheller bringing up at the end of the line with Jimmie Jones.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading LORDLY LAUNCELOT The children of the town of Fairfax never forgot that afternoon at Judge Jameson's.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading But to-day with its gipsy band playing wild music, with its gaily decorated tables, its awe-inspiring Perkins,--who with his satellites offered food fit for the gods,--with its riot of spring color, it was beyond their wildest dreams.

(Roman mythology) god of love; counterpart of Greek Eros

From this reading For years they had peeped through the hedge at the fascinating Cupid of the Fountain, but never had one of them put foot in the old garden, with its mysterious nooks and formal paths, which lay in the shadow of the Great House.

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

From this reading Before they went home they all assembled again in the great dining-room from which the chairs had been taken, and on the polished floor every one, old and young, danced the Virginia Reel, the Judge leading with Miss Mary, and Mrs. Batcheller bringing up at the end of the line with Jimmie Jones.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading But to-day with its gipsy band playing wild music, with its gaily decorated tables, its awe-inspiring Perkins,--who with his satellites offered food fit for the gods,--with its riot of spring color, it was beyond their wildest dreams.

a room used for dining

From this reading Before they went home they all assembled again in the great dining-room from which the chairs had been taken, and on the polished floor every one, old and young, danced the Virginia Reel, the Judge leading with Miss Mary, and Mrs. Batcheller bringing up at the end of the line with Jimmie Jones.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading But to-day with its gipsy band playing wild music, with its gaily decorated tables, its awe-inspiring Perkins,--who with his satellites offered food fit for the gods,--with its riot of spring color, it was beyond their wildest dreams.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading "It was a success, wasn't it," said Launcelot, when the children had trooped away, and Anne and Mrs. Batcheller and the smiling Miss Mary had been driven home in the Judge's carriage.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Before they went home they all assembled again in the great dining-room from which the chairs had been taken, and on the polished floor every one, old and young, danced the Virginia Reel, the Judge leading with Miss Mary, and Mrs. Batcheller bringing up at the end of the line with Jimmie Jones.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Before they went home they all assembled again in the great dining-room from which the chairs had been taken, and on the polished floor every one, old and young, danced the Virginia Reel, the Judge leading with Miss Mary, and Mrs. Batcheller bringing up at the end of the line with Jimmie Jones.

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From this reading LORDLY LAUNCELOT The children of the town of Fairfax never forgot that afternoon at Judge Jameson's.

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading For years they had peeped through the hedge at the fascinating Cupid of the Fountain, but never had one of them put foot in the old garden, with its mysterious nooks and formal paths, which lay in the shadow of the Great House.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading But to-day with its gipsy band playing wild music, with its gaily decorated tables, its awe-inspiring Perkins,--who with his satellites offered food fit for the gods,--with its riot of spring color, it was beyond their wildest dreams.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Before they went home they all assembled again in the great dining-room from which the chairs had been taken, and on the polished floor every one, old and young, danced the Virginia Reel, the Judge leading with Miss Mary, and Mrs. Batcheller bringing up at the end of the line with Jimmie Jones.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading But to-day with its gipsy band playing wild music, with its gaily decorated tables, its awe-inspiring Perkins,--who with his satellites offered food fit for the gods,--with its riot of spring color, it was beyond their wildest dreams.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading For years they had peeped through the hedge at the fascinating Cupid of the Fountain, but never had one of them put foot in the old garden, with its mysterious nooks and formal paths, which lay in the shadow of the Great House.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For years they had peeped through the hedge at the fascinating Cupid of the Fountain, but never had one of them put foot in the old garden, with its mysterious nooks and formal paths, which lay in the shadow of the Great House.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading LORDLY LAUNCELOT The children of the town of Fairfax never forgot that afternoon at Judge Jameson's.

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading For years they had peeped through the hedge at the fascinating Cupid of the Fountain, but never had one of them put foot in the old garden, with its mysterious nooks and formal paths, which lay in the shadow of the Great House.

a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises

From this reading For years they had peeped through the hedge at the fascinating Cupid of the Fountain, but never had one of them put foot in the old garden, with its mysterious nooks and formal paths, which lay in the shadow of the Great House.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Before they went home they all assembled again in the great dining-room from which the chairs had been taken, and on the polished floor every one, old and young, danced the Virginia Reel, the Judge leading with Miss Mary, and Mrs. Batcheller bringing up at the end of the line with Jimmie Jones.

in a gay manner

From this reading But to-day with its gipsy band playing wild music, with its gaily decorated tables, its awe-inspiring Perkins,--who with his satellites offered food fit for the gods,--with its riot of spring color, it was beyond their wildest dreams.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading For years they had peeped through the hedge at the fascinating Cupid of the Fountain, but never had one of them put foot in the old garden, with its mysterious nooks and formal paths, which lay in the shadow of the Great House.

a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment

From this reading But to-day with its gipsy band playing wild music, with its gaily decorated tables, its awe-inspiring Perkins,--who with his satellites offered food fit for the gods,--with its riot of spring color, it was beyond their wildest dreams.

plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading But to-day with its gipsy band playing wild music, with its gaily decorated tables, its awe-inspiring Perkins,--who with his satellites offered food fit for the gods,--with its riot of spring color, it was beyond their wildest dreams.

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

From this reading For years they had peeped through the hedge at the fascinating Cupid of the Fountain, but never had one of them put foot in the old garden, with its mysterious nooks and formal paths, which lay in the shadow of the Great House.

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

From this reading For years they had peeped through the hedge at the fascinating Cupid of the Fountain, but never had one of them put foot in the old garden, with its mysterious nooks and formal paths, which lay in the shadow of the Great House.

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading For years they had peeped through the hedge at the fascinating Cupid of the Fountain, but never had one of them put foot in the old garden, with its mysterious nooks and formal paths, which lay in the shadow of the Great House.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading But to-day with its gipsy band playing wild music, with its gaily decorated tables, its awe-inspiring Perkins,--who with his satellites offered food fit for the gods,--with its riot of spring color, it was beyond their wildest dreams.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Before they went home they all assembled again in the great dining-room from which the chairs had been taken, and on the polished floor every one, old and young, danced the Virginia Reel, the Judge leading with Miss Mary, and Mrs. Batcheller bringing up at the end of the line with Jimmie Jones.

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

From this reading For years they had peeped through the hedge at the fascinating Cupid of the Fountain, but never had one of them put foot in the old garden, with its mysterious nooks and formal paths, which lay in the shadow of the Great House.

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

From this reading For years they had peeped through the hedge at the fascinating Cupid of the Fountain, but never had one of them put foot in the old garden, with its mysterious nooks and formal paths, which lay in the shadow of the Great House.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But to-day with its gipsy band playing wild music, with its gaily decorated tables, its awe-inspiring Perkins,--who with his satellites offered food fit for the gods,--with its riot of spring color, it was beyond their wildest dreams.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading For years they had peeped through the hedge at the fascinating Cupid of the Fountain, but never had one of them put foot in the old garden, with its mysterious nooks and formal paths, which lay in the shadow of the Great House.

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From this reading LORDLY LAUNCELOT The children of the town of Fairfax never forgot that afternoon at Judge Jameson's.

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From this reading Before they went home they all assembled again in the great dining-room from which the chairs had been taken, and on the polished floor every one, old and young, danced the Virginia Reel, the Judge leading with Miss Mary, and Mrs. Batcheller bringing up at the end of the line with Jimmie Jones.

United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading Before they went home they all assembled again in the great dining-room from which the chairs had been taken, and on the polished floor every one, old and young, danced the Virginia Reel, the Judge leading with Miss Mary, and Mrs. Batcheller bringing up at the end of the line with Jimmie Jones.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading LORDLY LAUNCELOT The children of the town of Fairfax never forgot that afternoon at Judge Jameson's.

possessive form of “judge” — a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice

From this reading "It was a success, wasn't it," said Launcelot, when the children had trooped away, and Anne and Mrs. Batcheller and the smiling Miss Mary had been driven home in the Judge's carriage.

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

From this reading LORDLY LAUNCELOT The children of the town of Fairfax never forgot that afternoon at Judge Jameson's.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading For years they had peeped through the hedge at the fascinating Cupid of the Fountain, but never had one of them put foot in the old garden, with its mysterious nooks and formal paths, which lay in the shadow of the Great House.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading Before they went home they all assembled again in the great dining-room from which the chairs had been taken, and on the polished floor every one, old and young, danced the Virginia Reel, the Judge leading with Miss Mary, and Mrs. Batcheller bringing up at the end of the line with Jimmie Jones.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Before they went home they all assembled again in the great dining-room from which the chairs had been taken, and on the polished floor every one, old and young, danced the Virginia Reel, the Judge leading with Miss Mary, and Mrs. Batcheller bringing up at the end of the line with Jimmie Jones.

of or befitting a lord

From this reading LORDLY LAUNCELOT The children of the town of Fairfax never forgot that afternoon at Judge Jameson's.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Before they went home they all assembled again in the great dining-room from which the chairs had been taken, and on the polished floor every one, old and young, danced the Virginia Reel, the Judge leading with Miss Mary, and Mrs. Batcheller bringing up at the end of the line with Jimmie Jones.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Before they went home they all assembled again in the great dining-room from which the chairs had been taken, and on the polished floor every one, old and young, danced the Virginia Reel, the Judge leading with Miss Mary, and Mrs. Batcheller bringing up at the end of the line with Jimmie Jones.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Before they went home they all assembled again in the great dining-room from which the chairs had been taken, and on the polished floor every one, old and young, danced the Virginia Reel, the Judge leading with Miss Mary, and Mrs. Batcheller bringing up at the end of the line with Jimmie Jones.

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

From this reading But to-day with its gipsy band playing wild music, with its gaily decorated tables, its awe-inspiring Perkins,--who with his satellites offered food fit for the gods,--with its riot of spring color, it was beyond their wildest dreams.

of an obscure nature

From this reading For years they had peeped through the hedge at the fascinating Cupid of the Fountain, but never had one of them put foot in the old garden, with its mysterious nooks and formal paths, which lay in the shadow of the Great House.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading LORDLY LAUNCELOT The children of the town of Fairfax never forgot that afternoon at Judge Jameson's.

plural of “nook” — a sheltered and secluded place

From this reading For years they had peeped through the hedge at the fascinating Cupid of the Fountain, but never had one of them put foot in the old garden, with its mysterious nooks and formal paths, which lay in the shadow of the Great House.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LORDLY LAUNCELOT The children of the town of Fairfax never forgot that afternoon at Judge Jameson's.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading But to-day with its gipsy band playing wild music, with its gaily decorated tables, its awe-inspiring Perkins,--who with his satellites offered food fit for the gods,--with its riot of spring color, it was beyond their wildest dreams.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading For years they had peeped through the hedge at the fascinating Cupid of the Fountain, but never had one of them put foot in the old garden, with its mysterious nooks and formal paths, which lay in the shadow of the Great House.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Before they went home they all assembled again in the great dining-room from which the chairs had been taken, and on the polished floor every one, old and young, danced the Virginia Reel, the Judge leading with Miss Mary, and Mrs. Batcheller bringing up at the end of the line with Jimmie Jones.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading For years they had peeped through the hedge at the fascinating Cupid of the Fountain, but never had one of them put foot in the old garden, with its mysterious nooks and formal paths, which lay in the shadow of the Great House.

plural of “path” — a course of conduct

From this reading For years they had peeped through the hedge at the fascinating Cupid of the Fountain, but never had one of them put foot in the old garden, with its mysterious nooks and formal paths, which lay in the shadow of the Great House.

past form of “peep” — look furtively

From this reading For years they had peeped through the hedge at the fascinating Cupid of the Fountain, but never had one of them put foot in the old garden, with its mysterious nooks and formal paths, which lay in the shadow of the Great House.

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From this reading But to-day with its gipsy band playing wild music, with its gaily decorated tables, its awe-inspiring Perkins,--who with his satellites offered food fit for the gods,--with its riot of spring color, it was beyond their wildest dreams.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading But to-day with its gipsy band playing wild music, with its gaily decorated tables, its awe-inspiring Perkins,--who with his satellites offered food fit for the gods,--with its riot of spring color, it was beyond their wildest dreams.

perfected or made shiny and smooth

From this reading Before they went home they all assembled again in the great dining-room from which the chairs had been taken, and on the polished floor every one, old and young, danced the Virginia Reel, the Judge leading with Miss Mary, and Mrs. Batcheller bringing up at the end of the line with Jimmie Jones.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading For years they had peeped through the hedge at the fascinating Cupid of the Fountain, but never had one of them put foot in the old garden, with its mysterious nooks and formal paths, which lay in the shadow of the Great House.

walk as if unable to control one's movements

From this reading Before they went home they all assembled again in the great dining-room from which the chairs had been taken, and on the polished floor every one, old and young, danced the Virginia Reel, the Judge leading with Miss Mary, and Mrs. Batcheller bringing up at the end of the line with Jimmie Jones.

a public act of violence by an unruly mob

From this reading But to-day with its gipsy band playing wild music, with its gaily decorated tables, its awe-inspiring Perkins,--who with his satellites offered food fit for the gods,--with its riot of spring color, it was beyond their wildest dreams.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "It was a success, wasn't it," said Launcelot, when the children had trooped away, and Anne and Mrs. Batcheller and the smiling Miss Mary had been driven home in the Judge's carriage.

plural of “satellite” — man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon

From this reading But to-day with its gipsy band playing wild music, with its gaily decorated tables, its awe-inspiring Perkins,--who with his satellites offered food fit for the gods,--with its riot of spring color, it was beyond their wildest dreams.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading For years they had peeped through the hedge at the fascinating Cupid of the Fountain, but never had one of them put foot in the old garden, with its mysterious nooks and formal paths, which lay in the shadow of the Great House.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading "It was a success, wasn't it," said Launcelot, when the children had trooped away, and Anne and Mrs. Batcheller and the smiling Miss Mary had been driven home in the Judge's carriage.

the season of growth

From this reading But to-day with its gipsy band playing wild music, with its gaily decorated tables, its awe-inspiring Perkins,--who with his satellites offered food fit for the gods,--with its riot of spring color, it was beyond their wildest dreams.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading "It was a success, wasn't it," said Launcelot, when the children had trooped away, and Anne and Mrs. Batcheller and the smiling Miss Mary had been driven home in the Judge's carriage.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading But to-day with its gipsy band playing wild music, with its gaily decorated tables, its awe-inspiring Perkins,--who with his satellites offered food fit for the gods,--with its riot of spring color, it was beyond their wildest dreams.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Before they went home they all assembled again in the great dining-room from which the chairs had been taken, and on the polished floor every one, old and young, danced the Virginia Reel, the Judge leading with Miss Mary, and Mrs. Batcheller bringing up at the end of the line with Jimmie Jones.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading LORDLY LAUNCELOT The children of the town of Fairfax never forgot that afternoon at Judge Jameson's.

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

From this reading LORDLY LAUNCELOT The children of the town of Fairfax never forgot that afternoon at Judge Jameson's.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But to-day with its gipsy band playing wild music, with its gaily decorated tables, its awe-inspiring Perkins,--who with his satellites offered food fit for the gods,--with its riot of spring color, it was beyond their wildest dreams.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading For years they had peeped through the hedge at the fascinating Cupid of the Fountain, but never had one of them put foot in the old garden, with its mysterious nooks and formal paths, which lay in the shadow of the Great House.

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

From this reading For years they had peeped through the hedge at the fascinating Cupid of the Fountain, but never had one of them put foot in the old garden, with its mysterious nooks and formal paths, which lay in the shadow of the Great House.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading For years they had peeped through the hedge at the fascinating Cupid of the Fountain, but never had one of them put foot in the old garden, with its mysterious nooks and formal paths, which lay in the shadow of the Great House.

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From this reading But to-day with its gipsy band playing wild music, with its gaily decorated tables, its awe-inspiring Perkins,--who with his satellites offered food fit for the gods,--with its riot of spring color, it was beyond their wildest dreams.

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

From this reading LORDLY LAUNCELOT The children of the town of Fairfax never forgot that afternoon at Judge Jameson's.

past form of “troop” — march in a procession

From this reading "It was a success, wasn't it," said Launcelot, when the children had trooped away, and Anne and Mrs. Batcheller and the smiling Miss Mary had been driven home in the Judge's carriage.

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

From this reading Before they went home they all assembled again in the great dining-room from which the chairs had been taken, and on the polished floor every one, old and young, danced the Virginia Reel, the Judge leading with Miss Mary, and Mrs. Batcheller bringing up at the end of the line with Jimmie Jones.

a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War

From this reading Before they went home they all assembled again in the great dining-room from which the chairs had been taken, and on the polished floor every one, old and young, danced the Virginia Reel, the Judge leading with Miss Mary, and Mrs. Batcheller bringing up at the end of the line with Jimmie Jones.

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

From this reading But to-day with its gipsy band playing wild music, with its gaily decorated tables, its awe-inspiring Perkins,--who with his satellites offered food fit for the gods,--with its riot of spring color, it was beyond their wildest dreams.

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From this reading "It was a success, wasn't it," said Launcelot, when the children had trooped away, and Anne and Mrs. Batcheller and the smiling Miss Mary had been driven home in the Judge's carriage.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Before they went home they all assembled again in the great dining-room from which the chairs had been taken, and on the polished floor every one, old and young, danced the Virginia Reel, the Judge leading with Miss Mary, and Mrs. Batcheller bringing up at the end of the line with Jimmie Jones.

at the time that

From this reading "It was a success, wasn't it," said Launcelot, when the children had trooped away, and Anne and Mrs. Batcheller and the smiling Miss Mary had been driven home in the Judge's carriage.

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

From this reading For years they had peeped through the hedge at the fascinating Cupid of the Fountain, but never had one of them put foot in the old garden, with its mysterious nooks and formal paths, which lay in the shadow of the Great House.

which person or people

From this reading But to-day with its gipsy band playing wild music, with its gaily decorated tables, its awe-inspiring Perkins,--who with his satellites offered food fit for the gods,--with its riot of spring color, it was beyond their wildest dreams.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading But to-day with its gipsy band playing wild music, with its gaily decorated tables, its awe-inspiring Perkins,--who with his satellites offered food fit for the gods,--with its riot of spring color, it was beyond their wildest dreams.

superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading But to-day with its gipsy band playing wild music, with its gaily decorated tables, its awe-inspiring Perkins,--who with his satellites offered food fit for the gods,--with its riot of spring color, it was beyond their wildest dreams.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For years they had peeped through the hedge at the fascinating Cupid of the Fountain, but never had one of them put foot in the old garden, with its mysterious nooks and formal paths, which lay in the shadow of the Great House.

a late time of life

From this reading For years they had peeped through the hedge at the fascinating Cupid of the Fountain, but never had one of them put foot in the old garden, with its mysterious nooks and formal paths, which lay in the shadow of the Great House.

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

From this reading Before they went home they all assembled again in the great dining-room from which the chairs had been taken, and on the polished floor every one, old and young, danced the Virginia Reel, the Judge leading with Miss Mary, and Mrs. Batcheller bringing up at the end of the line with Jimmie Jones.