Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading Every antler sported its bow of white; the various guns which hung along the walls, as they had hung in the days of Basil's grandfather, each trailed a garland of blossoms; even the stuffed racehorse was not forgotten, so that he appeared to be running his final race with Death while incongruously munching roses.

later than; following

From this reading The night after the wedding proved to be for Kate Kildare one of the _nuits blanches_ that were becoming common with her in the past few weeks.

(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 This night she occupied her brain as soothingly as possible with details of the wedding; smiling to remember the unaccustomed frivolity of the old hall, which the negroes had decorated with flowers and ribbons placed in all likely and unlikely places.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Every antler sported its bow of white; the various guns which hung along the walls, as they had hung in the days of Basil's grandfather, each trailed a garland of blossoms; even the stuffed racehorse was not forgotten, so that he appeared to be running his final race with Death while incongruously munching roses.

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

From this reading This night she occupied her brain as soothingly as possible with details of the wedding; smiling to remember the unaccustomed frivolity of the old hall, which the negroes had decorated with flowers and ribbons placed in all likely and unlikely places.

deciduous horn of a member of the deer family

From this reading Every antler sported its bow of white; the various guns which hung along the walls, as they had hung in the days of Basil's grandfather, each trailed a garland of blossoms; even the stuffed racehorse was not forgotten, so that he appeared to be running his final race with Death while incongruously munching roses.

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

From this reading Every antler sported its bow of white; the various guns which hung along the walls, as they had hung in the days of Basil's grandfather, each trailed a garland of blossoms; even the stuffed racehorse was not forgotten, so that he appeared to be running his final race with Death while incongruously munching roses.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading But lately she found herself quite often waking just before daylight, with that feeling of oppression, that blank sense of apprehension, that is the peculiar property of "the darkest hour."

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

From this reading This night she occupied her brain as soothingly as possible with details of the wedding; smiling to remember the unaccustomed frivolity of the old hall, which the negroes had decorated with flowers and ribbons placed in all likely and unlikely places.

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From this reading Every antler sported its bow of white; the various guns which hung along the walls, as they had hung in the days of Basil's grandfather, each trailed a garland of blossoms; even the stuffed racehorse was not forgotten, so that he appeared to be running his final race with Death while incongruously munching roses.

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

From this reading The night after the wedding proved to be for Kate Kildare one of the _nuits blanches_ that were becoming common with her in the past few weeks.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading The night after the wedding proved to be for Kate Kildare one of the _nuits blanches_ that were becoming common with her in the past few weeks.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But lately she found herself quite often waking just before daylight, with that feeling of oppression, that blank sense of apprehension, that is the peculiar property of "the darkest hour."

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From this reading The night after the wedding proved to be for Kate Kildare one of the _nuits blanches_ that were becoming common with her in the past few weeks.

(of a surface) not written or printed on

From this reading But lately she found herself quite often waking just before daylight, with that feeling of oppression, that blank sense of apprehension, that is the peculiar property of "the darkest hour."

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading For many years the cultivated habit of serenity had carried her through whatever crises came into her life, following her days of unremitting labor with nights of blessed oblivion.

plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts

From this reading Every antler sported its bow of white; the various guns which hung along the walls, as they had hung in the days of Basil's grandfather, each trailed a garland of blossoms; even the stuffed racehorse was not forgotten, so that he appeared to be running his final race with Death while incongruously munching roses.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading Every antler sported its bow of white; the various guns which hung along the walls, as they had hung in the days of Basil's grandfather, each trailed a garland of blossoms; even the stuffed racehorse was not forgotten, so that he appeared to be running his final race with Death while incongruously munching roses.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading This night she occupied her brain as soothingly as possible with details of the wedding; smiling to remember the unaccustomed frivolity of the old hall, which the negroes had decorated with flowers and ribbons placed in all likely and unlikely places.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But lately she found herself quite often waking just before daylight, with that feeling of oppression, that blank sense of apprehension, that is the peculiar property of "the darkest hour."

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

From this reading For many years the cultivated habit of serenity had carried her through whatever crises came into her life, following her days of unremitting labor with nights of blessed oblivion.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading For many years the cultivated habit of serenity had carried her through whatever crises came into her life, following her days of unremitting labor with nights of blessed oblivion.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading The night after the wedding proved to be for Kate Kildare one of the _nuits blanches_ that were becoming common with her in the past few weeks.

plural of “crisis” — an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading For many years the cultivated habit of serenity had carried her through whatever crises came into her life, following her days of unremitting labor with nights of blessed oblivion.

(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing

From this reading For many years the cultivated habit of serenity had carried her through whatever crises came into her life, following her days of unremitting labor with nights of blessed oblivion.

superlative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black

From this reading But lately she found herself quite often waking just before daylight, with that feeling of oppression, that blank sense of apprehension, that is the peculiar property of "the darkest hour."

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

From this reading But lately she found herself quite often waking just before daylight, with that feeling of oppression, that blank sense of apprehension, that is the peculiar property of "the darkest hour."

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading For many years the cultivated habit of serenity had carried her through whatever crises came into her life, following her days of unremitting labor with nights of blessed oblivion.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Every antler sported its bow of white; the various guns which hung along the walls, as they had hung in the days of Basil's grandfather, each trailed a garland of blossoms; even the stuffed racehorse was not forgotten, so that he appeared to be running his final race with Death while incongruously munching roses.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading This night she occupied her brain as soothingly as possible with details of the wedding; smiling to remember the unaccustomed frivolity of the old hall, which the negroes had decorated with flowers and ribbons placed in all likely and unlikely places.

true confidential information

From this reading This night she occupied her brain as soothingly as possible with details of the wedding; smiling to remember the unaccustomed frivolity of the old hall, which the negroes had decorated with flowers and ribbons placed in all likely and unlikely places.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Every antler sported its bow of white; the various guns which hung along the walls, as they had hung in the days of Basil's grandfather, each trailed a garland of blossoms; even the stuffed racehorse was not forgotten, so that he appeared to be running his final race with Death while incongruously munching roses.

divisible by two

From this reading Every antler sported its bow of white; the various guns which hung along the walls, as they had hung in the days of Basil's grandfather, each trailed a garland of blossoms; even the stuffed racehorse was not forgotten, so that he appeared to be running his final race with Death while incongruously munching roses.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every antler sported its bow of white; the various guns which hung along the walls, as they had hung in the days of Basil's grandfather, each trailed a garland of blossoms; even the stuffed racehorse was not forgotten, so that he appeared to be running his final race with Death while incongruously munching roses.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading But lately she found herself quite often waking just before daylight, with that feeling of oppression, that blank sense of apprehension, that is the peculiar property of "the darkest hour."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The night after the wedding proved to be for Kate Kildare one of the _nuits blanches_ that were becoming common with her in the past few weeks.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading Every antler sported its bow of white; the various guns which hung along the walls, as they had hung in the days of Basil's grandfather, each trailed a garland of blossoms; even the stuffed racehorse was not forgotten, so that he appeared to be running his final race with Death while incongruously munching roses.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading This night she occupied her brain as soothingly as possible with details of the wedding; smiling to remember the unaccustomed frivolity of the old hall, which the negroes had decorated with flowers and ribbons placed in all likely and unlikely places.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading For many years the cultivated habit of serenity had carried her through whatever crises came into her life, following her days of unremitting labor with nights of blessed oblivion.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The night after the wedding proved to be for Kate Kildare one of the _nuits blanches_ that were becoming common with her in the past few weeks.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading Every antler sported its bow of white; the various guns which hung along the walls, as they had hung in the days of Basil's grandfather, each trailed a garland of blossoms; even the stuffed racehorse was not forgotten, so that he appeared to be running his final race with Death while incongruously munching roses.

set up or found

From this reading But lately she found herself quite often waking just before daylight, with that feeling of oppression, that blank sense of apprehension, that is the peculiar property of "the darkest hour."

the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible

From this reading This night she occupied her brain as soothingly as possible with details of the wedding; smiling to remember the unaccustomed frivolity of the old hall, which the negroes had decorated with flowers and ribbons placed in all likely and unlikely places.

adorn with bands of flowers or leaves

From this reading Every antler sported its bow of white; the various guns which hung along the walls, as they had hung in the days of Basil's grandfather, each trailed a garland of blossoms; even the stuffed racehorse was not forgotten, so that he appeared to be running his final race with Death while incongruously munching roses.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading Every antler sported its bow of white; the various guns which hung along the walls, as they had hung in the days of Basil's grandfather, each trailed a garland of blossoms; even the stuffed racehorse was not forgotten, so that he appeared to be running his final race with Death while incongruously munching roses.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading Every antler sported its bow of white; the various guns which hung along the walls, as they had hung in the days of Basil's grandfather, each trailed a garland of blossoms; even the stuffed racehorse was not forgotten, so that he appeared to be running his final race with Death while incongruously munching roses.

an established custom

From this reading For many years the cultivated habit of serenity had carried her through whatever crises came into her life, following her days of unremitting labor with nights of blessed oblivion.

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

From this reading For many years the cultivated habit of serenity had carried her through whatever crises came into her life, following her days of unremitting labor with nights of blessed oblivion.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading This night she occupied her brain as soothingly as possible with details of the wedding; smiling to remember the unaccustomed frivolity of the old hall, which the negroes had decorated with flowers and ribbons placed in all likely and unlikely places.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Every antler sported its bow of white; the various guns which hung along the walls, as they had hung in the days of Basil's grandfather, each trailed a garland of blossoms; even the stuffed racehorse was not forgotten, so that he appeared to be running his final race with Death while incongruously munching roses.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The night after the wedding proved to be for Kate Kildare one of the _nuits blanches_ that were becoming common with her in the past few weeks.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading But lately she found herself quite often waking just before daylight, with that feeling of oppression, that blank sense of apprehension, that is the peculiar property of "the darkest hour."

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

From this reading Every antler sported its bow of white; the various guns which hung along the walls, as they had hung in the days of Basil's grandfather, each trailed a garland of blossoms; even the stuffed racehorse was not forgotten, so that he appeared to be running his final race with Death while incongruously munching roses.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading But lately she found herself quite often waking just before daylight, with that feeling of oppression, that blank sense of apprehension, that is the peculiar property of "the darkest hour."

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Every antler sported its bow of white; the various guns which hung along the walls, as they had hung in the days of Basil's grandfather, each trailed a garland of blossoms; even the stuffed racehorse was not forgotten, so that he appeared to be running his final race with Death while incongruously munching roses.

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

From this reading The night after the wedding proved to be for Kate Kildare one of the _nuits blanches_ that were becoming common with her in the past few weeks.

in an incongruous manner

From this reading Every antler sported its bow of white; the various guns which hung along the walls, as they had hung in the days of Basil's grandfather, each trailed a garland of blossoms; even the stuffed racehorse was not forgotten, so that he appeared to be running his final race with Death while incongruously munching roses.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading For many years the cultivated habit of serenity had carried her through whatever crises came into her life, following her days of unremitting labor with nights of blessed oblivion.

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

From this reading But lately she found herself quite often waking just before daylight, with that feeling of oppression, that blank sense of apprehension, that is the peculiar property of "the darkest hour."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Every antler sported its bow of white; the various guns which hung along the walls, as they had hung in the days of Basil's grandfather, each trailed a garland of blossoms; even the stuffed racehorse was not forgotten, so that he appeared to be running his final race with Death while incongruously munching roses.

and nothing more

From this reading But lately she found herself quite often waking just before daylight, with that feeling of oppression, that blank sense of apprehension, that is the peculiar property of "the darkest hour."

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From this reading The night after the wedding proved to be for Kate Kildare one of the _nuits blanches_ that were becoming common with her in the past few weeks.

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

From this reading The night after the wedding proved to be for Kate Kildare one of the _nuits blanches_ that were becoming common with her in the past few weeks.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading For many years the cultivated habit of serenity had carried her through whatever crises came into her life, following her days of unremitting labor with nights of blessed oblivion.

in the recent past

From this reading But lately she found herself quite often waking just before daylight, with that feeling of oppression, that blank sense of apprehension, that is the peculiar property of "the darkest hour."

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading For many years the cultivated habit of serenity had carried her through whatever crises came into her life, following her days of unremitting labor with nights of blessed oblivion.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading This night she occupied her brain as soothingly as possible with details of the wedding; smiling to remember the unaccustomed frivolity of the old hall, which the negroes had decorated with flowers and ribbons placed in all likely and unlikely places.

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

From this reading For many years the cultivated habit of serenity had carried her through whatever crises came into her life, following her days of unremitting labor with nights of blessed oblivion.

-ing form of “munch” — chew noisily

From this reading Every antler sported its bow of white; the various guns which hung along the walls, as they had hung in the days of Basil's grandfather, each trailed a garland of blossoms; even the stuffed racehorse was not forgotten, so that he appeared to be running his final race with Death while incongruously munching roses.

plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading This night she occupied her brain as soothingly as possible with details of the wedding; smiling to remember the unaccustomed frivolity of the old hall, which the negroes had decorated with flowers and ribbons placed in all likely and unlikely places.

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

From this reading The night after the wedding proved to be for Kate Kildare one of the _nuits blanches_ that were becoming common with her in the past few weeks.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading For many years the cultivated habit of serenity had carried her through whatever crises came into her life, following her days of unremitting labor with nights of blessed oblivion.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Every antler sported its bow of white; the various guns which hung along the walls, as they had hung in the days of Basil's grandfather, each trailed a garland of blossoms; even the stuffed racehorse was not forgotten, so that he appeared to be running his final race with Death while incongruously munching roses.

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From this reading The night after the wedding proved to be for Kate Kildare one of the _nuits blanches_ that were becoming common with her in the past few weeks.

the state of being disregarded or forgotten

From this reading For many years the cultivated habit of serenity had carried her through whatever crises came into her life, following her days of unremitting labor with nights of blessed oblivion.

held or filled or in use

From this reading This night she occupied her brain as soothingly as possible with details of the wedding; smiling to remember the unaccustomed frivolity of the old hall, which the negroes had decorated with flowers and ribbons placed in all likely and unlikely places.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The night after the wedding proved to be for Kate Kildare one of the _nuits blanches_ that were becoming common with her in the past few weeks.

many times at short intervals

From this reading But lately she found herself quite often waking just before daylight, with that feeling of oppression, that blank sense of apprehension, that is the peculiar property of "the darkest hour."

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

From this reading This night she occupied her brain as soothingly as possible with details of the wedding; smiling to remember the unaccustomed frivolity of the old hall, which the negroes had decorated with flowers and ribbons placed in all likely and unlikely places.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The night after the wedding proved to be for Kate Kildare one of the _nuits blanches_ that were becoming common with her in the past few weeks.

the act of subjugating by cruelty

From this reading But lately she found herself quite often waking just before daylight, with that feeling of oppression, that blank sense of apprehension, that is the peculiar property of "the darkest hour."

the time that has elapsed

From this reading The night after the wedding proved to be for Kate Kildare one of the _nuits blanches_ that were becoming common with her in the past few weeks.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading But lately she found herself quite often waking just before daylight, with that feeling of oppression, that blank sense of apprehension, that is the peculiar property of "the darkest hour."

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading This night she occupied her brain as soothingly as possible with details of the wedding; smiling to remember the unaccustomed frivolity of the old hall, which the negroes had decorated with flowers and ribbons placed in all likely and unlikely places.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading This night she occupied her brain as soothingly as possible with details of the wedding; smiling to remember the unaccustomed frivolity of the old hall, which the negroes had decorated with flowers and ribbons placed in all likely and unlikely places.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading This night she occupied her brain as soothingly as possible with details of the wedding; smiling to remember the unaccustomed frivolity of the old hall, which the negroes had decorated with flowers and ribbons placed in all likely and unlikely places.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading But lately she found herself quite often waking just before daylight, with that feeling of oppression, that blank sense of apprehension, that is the peculiar property of "the darkest hour."

established beyond doubt

From this reading The night after the wedding proved to be for Kate Kildare one of the _nuits blanches_ that were becoming common with her in the past few weeks.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading But lately she found herself quite often waking just before daylight, with that feeling of oppression, that blank sense of apprehension, that is the peculiar property of "the darkest hour."

any competition

From this reading Every antler sported its bow of white; the various guns which hung along the walls, as they had hung in the days of Basil's grandfather, each trailed a garland of blossoms; even the stuffed racehorse was not forgotten, so that he appeared to be running his final race with Death while incongruously munching roses.

a horse bred for racing

From this reading Every antler sported its bow of white; the various guns which hung along the walls, as they had hung in the days of Basil's grandfather, each trailed a garland of blossoms; even the stuffed racehorse was not forgotten, so that he appeared to be running his final race with Death while incongruously munching roses.

To recall to mind.

From this reading This night she occupied her brain as soothingly as possible with details of the wedding; smiling to remember the unaccustomed frivolity of the old hall, which the negroes had decorated with flowers and ribbons placed in all likely and unlikely places.

plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading This night she occupied her brain as soothingly as possible with details of the wedding; smiling to remember the unaccustomed frivolity of the old hall, which the negroes had decorated with flowers and ribbons placed in all likely and unlikely places.

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Every antler sported its bow of white; the various guns which hung along the walls, as they had hung in the days of Basil's grandfather, each trailed a garland of blossoms; even the stuffed racehorse was not forgotten, so that he appeared to be running his final race with Death while incongruously munching roses.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Every antler sported its bow of white; the various guns which hung along the walls, as they had hung in the days of Basil's grandfather, each trailed a garland of blossoms; even the stuffed racehorse was not forgotten, so that he appeared to be running his final race with Death while incongruously munching roses.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading But lately she found herself quite often waking just before daylight, with that feeling of oppression, that blank sense of apprehension, that is the peculiar property of "the darkest hour."

The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled by external storms.

From this reading For many years the cultivated habit of serenity had carried her through whatever crises came into her life, following her days of unremitting labor with nights of blessed oblivion.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But lately she found herself quite often waking just before daylight, with that feeling of oppression, that blank sense of apprehension, that is the peculiar property of "the darkest hour."

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

From this reading This night she occupied her brain as soothingly as possible with details of the wedding; smiling to remember the unaccustomed frivolity of the old hall, which the negroes had decorated with flowers and ribbons placed in all likely and unlikely places.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Every antler sported its bow of white; the various guns which hung along the walls, as they had hung in the days of Basil's grandfather, each trailed a garland of blossoms; even the stuffed racehorse was not forgotten, so that he appeared to be running his final race with Death while incongruously munching roses.

in a soothing manner

From this reading This night she occupied her brain as soothingly as possible with details of the wedding; smiling to remember the unaccustomed frivolity of the old hall, which the negroes had decorated with flowers and ribbons placed in all likely and unlikely places.

past form of “sport” — wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner

From this reading Every antler sported its bow of white; the various guns which hung along the walls, as they had hung in the days of Basil's grandfather, each trailed a garland of blossoms; even the stuffed racehorse was not forgotten, so that he appeared to be running his final race with Death while incongruously munching roses.

filled with something

From this reading Every antler sported its bow of white; the various guns which hung along the walls, as they had hung in the days of Basil's grandfather, each trailed a garland of blossoms; even the stuffed racehorse was not forgotten, so that he appeared to be running his final race with Death while incongruously munching roses.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The night after the wedding proved to be for Kate Kildare one of the _nuits blanches_ that were becoming common with her in the past few weeks.

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

From this reading The night after the wedding proved to be for Kate Kildare one of the _nuits blanches_ that were becoming common with her in the past few weeks.

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

From this reading Every antler sported its bow of white; the various guns which hung along the walls, as they had hung in the days of Basil's grandfather, each trailed a garland of blossoms; even the stuffed racehorse was not forgotten, so that he appeared to be running his final race with Death while incongruously munching roses.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This night she occupied her brain as soothingly as possible with details of the wedding; smiling to remember the unaccustomed frivolity of the old hall, which the negroes had decorated with flowers and ribbons placed in all likely and unlikely places.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading For many years the cultivated habit of serenity had carried her through whatever crises came into her life, following her days of unremitting labor with nights of blessed oblivion.

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

From this reading The night after the wedding proved to be for Kate Kildare one of the _nuits blanches_ that were becoming common with her in the past few weeks.

past form of “trail” — to lag or linger behind

From this reading Every antler sported its bow of white; the various guns which hung along the walls, as they had hung in the days of Basil's grandfather, each trailed a garland of blossoms; even the stuffed racehorse was not forgotten, so that he appeared to be running his final race with Death while incongruously munching roses.

unusual or unfamiliar

From this reading This night she occupied her brain as soothingly as possible with details of the wedding; smiling to remember the unaccustomed frivolity of the old hall, which the negroes had decorated with flowers and ribbons placed in all likely and unlikely places.

not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred

From this reading This night she occupied her brain as soothingly as possible with details of the wedding; smiling to remember the unaccustomed frivolity of the old hall, which the negroes had decorated with flowers and ribbons placed in all likely and unlikely places.

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing

From this reading For many years the cultivated habit of serenity had carried her through whatever crises came into her life, following her days of unremitting labor with nights of blessed oblivion.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Every antler sported its bow of white; the various guns which hung along the walls, as they had hung in the days of Basil's grandfather, each trailed a garland of blossoms; even the stuffed racehorse was not forgotten, so that he appeared to be running his final race with Death while incongruously munching roses.

Risen from sleep; conscious.

From this reading But lately she found herself quite often waking just before daylight, with that feeling of oppression, that blank sense of apprehension, that is the peculiar property of "the darkest hour."

plural of “wall” — 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 Every antler sported its bow of white; the various guns which hung along the walls, as they had hung in the days of Basil's grandfather, each trailed a garland of blossoms; even the stuffed racehorse was not forgotten, so that he appeared to be running his final race with Death while incongruously munching roses.

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

From this reading Every antler sported its bow of white; the various guns which hung along the walls, as they had hung in the days of Basil's grandfather, each trailed a garland of blossoms; even the stuffed racehorse was not forgotten, so that he appeared to be running his final race with Death while incongruously munching roses.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading The night after the wedding proved to be for Kate Kildare one of the _nuits blanches_ that were becoming common with her in the past few weeks.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The night after the wedding proved to be for Kate Kildare one of the _nuits blanches_ that were becoming common with her in the past few weeks.

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

From this reading The night after the wedding proved to be for Kate Kildare one of the _nuits blanches_ that were becoming common with her in the past few weeks.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading For many years the cultivated habit of serenity had carried her through whatever crises came into her life, following her days of unremitting labor with nights of blessed oblivion.

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

From this reading This night she occupied her brain as soothingly as possible with details of the wedding; smiling to remember the unaccustomed frivolity of the old hall, which the negroes had decorated with flowers and ribbons placed in all likely and unlikely places.

during the time that

From this reading Every antler sported its bow of white; the various guns which hung along the walls, as they had hung in the days of Basil's grandfather, each trailed a garland of blossoms; even the stuffed racehorse was not forgotten, so that he appeared to be running his final race with Death while incongruously munching roses.

a Caucasian

From this reading Every antler sported its bow of white; the various guns which hung along the walls, as they had hung in the days of Basil's grandfather, each trailed a garland of blossoms; even the stuffed racehorse was not forgotten, so that he appeared to be running his final race with Death while incongruously munching roses.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The night after the wedding proved to be for Kate Kildare one of the _nuits blanches_ that were becoming common with her in the past few weeks.

a late time of life

From this reading For many years the cultivated habit of serenity had carried her through whatever crises came into her life, following her days of unremitting labor with nights of blessed oblivion.