Chapter V

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

From this reading The last whirling couples were gradually disappearing, as do the last circles of a pool into which a stone has been dropped die away on the margin; the conventional embrace which does not offend even the most coy was finally relaxed, and at length the murderous pianist, whose ear-splitting music inspired the dancers, consented to retire.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading This parade of lamentation however was happily short, for the mothers were out of patience and the gay groups of girls began to move away across the polished floor.

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

From this reading It was getting late and the dancing was beginning to flag.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading ILLUSTRATING ANOTHER TRAIT OF SPANISH CHARACTER.

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

From this reading The last whirling couples were gradually disappearing, as do the last circles of a pool into which a stone has been dropped die away on the margin; the conventional embrace which does not offend even the most coy was finally relaxed, and at length the murderous pianist, whose ear-splitting music inspired the dancers, consented to retire.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The last whirling couples were gradually disappearing, as do the last circles of a pool into which a stone has been dropped die away on the margin; the conventional embrace which does not offend even the most coy was finally relaxed, and at length the murderous pianist, whose ear-splitting music inspired the dancers, consented to retire.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The last whirling couples were gradually disappearing, as do the last circles of a pool into which a stone has been dropped die away on the margin; the conventional embrace which does not offend even the most coy was finally relaxed, and at length the murderous pianist, whose ear-splitting music inspired the dancers, consented to retire.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The last whirling couples were gradually disappearing, as do the last circles of a pool into which a stone has been dropped die away on the margin; the conventional embrace which does not offend even the most coy was finally relaxed, and at length the murderous pianist, whose ear-splitting music inspired the dancers, consented to retire.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading This parade of lamentation however was happily short, for the mothers were out of patience and the gay groups of girls began to move away across the polished floor.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading It was getting late and the dancing was beginning to flag.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A fair visitor however took his place and endeavoured to prolong the entertainment by wringing a doleful _Notturno_ from the chords of the instrument--the most dreary and dismal form of second-rate music ever devised.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading ILLUSTRATING ANOTHER TRAIT OF SPANISH CHARACTER.

plural of “chord” — a straight line connecting two points on a curve

From this reading A fair visitor however took his place and endeavoured to prolong the entertainment by wringing a doleful _Notturno_ from the chords of the instrument--the most dreary and dismal form of second-rate music ever devised.

plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading The last whirling couples were gradually disappearing, as do the last circles of a pool into which a stone has been dropped die away on the margin; the conventional embrace which does not offend even the most coy was finally relaxed, and at length the murderous pianist, whose ear-splitting music inspired the dancers, consented to retire.

past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

From this reading The last whirling couples were gradually disappearing, as do the last circles of a pool into which a stone has been dropped die away on the margin; the conventional embrace which does not offend even the most coy was finally relaxed, and at length the murderous pianist, whose ear-splitting music inspired the dancers, consented to retire.

following accepted customs and proprieties

From this reading The last whirling couples were gradually disappearing, as do the last circles of a pool into which a stone has been dropped die away on the margin; the conventional embrace which does not offend even the most coy was finally relaxed, and at length the murderous pianist, whose ear-splitting music inspired the dancers, consented to retire.

plural of “couple” — a pair who associate with one another

From this reading The last whirling couples were gradually disappearing, as do the last circles of a pool into which a stone has been dropped die away on the margin; the conventional embrace which does not offend even the most coy was finally relaxed, and at length the murderous pianist, whose ear-splitting music inspired the dancers, consented to retire.

affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way

From this reading The last whirling couples were gradually disappearing, as do the last circles of a pool into which a stone has been dropped die away on the margin; the conventional embrace which does not offend even the most coy was finally relaxed, and at length the murderous pianist, whose ear-splitting music inspired the dancers, consented to retire.

plural of “dancer” — a performer who dances professionally

From this reading The last whirling couples were gradually disappearing, as do the last circles of a pool into which a stone has been dropped die away on the margin; the conventional embrace which does not offend even the most coy was finally relaxed, and at length the murderous pianist, whose ear-splitting music inspired the dancers, consented to retire.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading It was getting late and the dancing was beginning to flag.

past form of “devise” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading A fair visitor however took his place and endeavoured to prolong the entertainment by wringing a doleful _Notturno_ from the chords of the instrument--the most dreary and dismal form of second-rate music ever devised.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading The last whirling couples were gradually disappearing, as do the last circles of a pool into which a stone has been dropped die away on the margin; the conventional embrace which does not offend even the most coy was finally relaxed, and at length the murderous pianist, whose ear-splitting music inspired the dancers, consented to retire.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading The last whirling couples were gradually disappearing, as do the last circles of a pool into which a stone has been dropped die away on the margin; the conventional embrace which does not offend even the most coy was finally relaxed, and at length the murderous pianist, whose ear-splitting music inspired the dancers, consented to retire.

causing dejection

From this reading A fair visitor however took his place and endeavoured to prolong the entertainment by wringing a doleful _Notturno_ from the chords of the instrument--the most dreary and dismal form of second-rate music ever devised.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The last whirling couples were gradually disappearing, as do the last circles of a pool into which a stone has been dropped die away on the margin; the conventional embrace which does not offend even the most coy was finally relaxed, and at length the murderous pianist, whose ear-splitting music inspired the dancers, consented to retire.

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

From this reading The last whirling couples were gradually disappearing, as do the last circles of a pool into which a stone has been dropped die away on the margin; the conventional embrace which does not offend even the most coy was finally relaxed, and at length the murderous pianist, whose ear-splitting music inspired the dancers, consented to retire.

filled with or evoking sadness

From this reading A fair visitor however took his place and endeavoured to prolong the entertainment by wringing a doleful _Notturno_ from the chords of the instrument--the most dreary and dismal form of second-rate music ever devised.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading A fair visitor however took his place and endeavoured to prolong the entertainment by wringing a doleful _Notturno_ from the chords of the instrument--the most dreary and dismal form of second-rate music ever devised.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading The last whirling couples were gradually disappearing, as do the last circles of a pool into which a stone has been dropped die away on the margin; the conventional embrace which does not offend even the most coy was finally relaxed, and at length the murderous pianist, whose ear-splitting music inspired the dancers, consented to retire.

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

From this reading The last whirling couples were gradually disappearing, as do the last circles of a pool into which a stone has been dropped die away on the margin; the conventional embrace which does not offend even the most coy was finally relaxed, and at length the murderous pianist, whose ear-splitting music inspired the dancers, consented to retire.

include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading The last whirling couples were gradually disappearing, as do the last circles of a pool into which a stone has been dropped die away on the margin; the conventional embrace which does not offend even the most coy was finally relaxed, and at length the murderous pianist, whose ear-splitting music inspired the dancers, consented to retire.

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

From this reading A fair visitor however took his place and endeavoured to prolong the entertainment by wringing a doleful _Notturno_ from the chords of the instrument--the most dreary and dismal form of second-rate music ever devised.

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading A fair visitor however took his place and endeavoured to prolong the entertainment by wringing a doleful _Notturno_ from the chords of the instrument--the most dreary and dismal form of second-rate music ever devised.

divisible by two

From this reading The last whirling couples were gradually disappearing, as do the last circles of a pool into which a stone has been dropped die away on the margin; the conventional embrace which does not offend even the most coy was finally relaxed, and at length the murderous pianist, whose ear-splitting music inspired the dancers, consented to retire.

at any time

From this reading A fair visitor however took his place and endeavoured to prolong the entertainment by wringing a doleful _Notturno_ from the chords of the instrument--the most dreary and dismal form of second-rate music ever devised.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading A fair visitor however took his place and endeavoured to prolong the entertainment by wringing a doleful _Notturno_ from the chords of the instrument--the most dreary and dismal form of second-rate music ever devised.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading The last whirling couples were gradually disappearing, as do the last circles of a pool into which a stone has been dropped die away on the margin; the conventional embrace which does not offend even the most coy was finally relaxed, and at length the murderous pianist, whose ear-splitting music inspired the dancers, consented to retire.

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading It was getting late and the dancing was beginning to flag.

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

From this reading This parade of lamentation however was happily short, for the mothers were out of patience and the gay groups of girls began to move away across the polished floor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This parade of lamentation however was happily short, for the mothers were out of patience and the gay groups of girls began to move away across the polished floor.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading A fair visitor however took his place and endeavoured to prolong the entertainment by wringing a doleful _Notturno_ from the chords of the instrument--the most dreary and dismal form of second-rate music ever devised.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A fair visitor however took his place and endeavoured to prolong the entertainment by wringing a doleful _Notturno_ from the chords of the instrument--the most dreary and dismal form of second-rate music ever devised.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading This parade of lamentation however was happily short, for the mothers were out of patience and the gay groups of girls began to move away across the polished floor.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading It was getting late and the dancing was beginning to flag.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading This parade of lamentation however was happily short, for the mothers were out of patience and the gay groups of girls began to move away across the polished floor.

in a gradual manner

From this reading The last whirling couples were gradually disappearing, as do the last circles of a pool into which a stone has been dropped die away on the margin; the conventional embrace which does not offend even the most coy was finally relaxed, and at length the murderous pianist, whose ear-splitting music inspired the dancers, consented to retire.

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

From this reading This parade of lamentation however was happily short, for the mothers were out of patience and the gay groups of girls began to move away across the polished floor.

in a joyous manner

From this reading This parade of lamentation however was happily short, for the mothers were out of patience and the gay groups of girls began to move away across the polished floor.

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

From this reading The last whirling couples were gradually disappearing, as do the last circles of a pool into which a stone has been dropped die away on the margin; the conventional embrace which does not offend even the most coy was finally relaxed, and at length the murderous pianist, whose ear-splitting music inspired the dancers, consented to retire.

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

From this reading A fair visitor however took his place and endeavoured to prolong the entertainment by wringing a doleful _Notturno_ from the chords of the instrument--the most dreary and dismal form of second-rate music ever devised.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading A fair visitor however took his place and endeavoured to prolong the entertainment by wringing a doleful _Notturno_ from the chords of the instrument--the most dreary and dismal form of second-rate music ever devised.

-ing form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading ILLUSTRATING ANOTHER TRAIT OF SPANISH CHARACTER.

being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods

From this reading The last whirling couples were gradually disappearing, as do the last circles of a pool into which a stone has been dropped die away on the margin; the conventional embrace which does not offend even the most coy was finally relaxed, and at length the murderous pianist, whose ear-splitting music inspired the dancers, consented to retire.

a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading A fair visitor however took his place and endeavoured to prolong the entertainment by wringing a doleful _Notturno_ from the chords of the instrument--the most dreary and dismal form of second-rate music ever devised.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The last whirling couples were gradually disappearing, as do the last circles of a pool into which a stone has been dropped die away on the margin; the conventional embrace which does not offend even the most coy was finally relaxed, and at length the murderous pianist, whose ear-splitting music inspired the dancers, consented to retire.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was getting late and the dancing was beginning to flag.

a cry of sorrow and grief

From this reading This parade of lamentation however was happily short, for the mothers were out of patience and the gay groups of girls began to move away across the polished floor.

immediately past

From this reading The last whirling couples were gradually disappearing, as do the last circles of a pool into which a stone has been dropped die away on the margin; the conventional embrace which does not offend even the most coy was finally relaxed, and at length the murderous pianist, whose ear-splitting music inspired the dancers, consented to retire.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It was getting late and the dancing was beginning to flag.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading The last whirling couples were gradually disappearing, as do the last circles of a pool into which a stone has been dropped die away on the margin; the conventional embrace which does not offend even the most coy was finally relaxed, and at length the murderous pianist, whose ear-splitting music inspired the dancers, consented to retire.

the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary

From this reading The last whirling couples were gradually disappearing, as do the last circles of a pool into which a stone has been dropped die away on the margin; the conventional embrace which does not offend even the most coy was finally relaxed, and at length the murderous pianist, whose ear-splitting music inspired the dancers, consented to retire.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The last whirling couples were gradually disappearing, as do the last circles of a pool into which a stone has been dropped die away on the margin; the conventional embrace which does not offend even the most coy was finally relaxed, and at length the murderous pianist, whose ear-splitting music inspired the dancers, consented to retire.

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 This parade of lamentation however was happily short, for the mothers were out of patience and the gay groups of girls began to move away across the polished floor.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading This parade of lamentation however was happily short, for the mothers were out of patience and the gay groups of girls began to move away across the polished floor.

characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being

From this reading The last whirling couples were gradually disappearing, as do the last circles of a pool into which a stone has been dropped die away on the margin; the conventional embrace which does not offend even the most coy was finally relaxed, and at length the murderous pianist, whose ear-splitting music inspired the dancers, consented to retire.

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

From this reading The last whirling couples were gradually disappearing, as do the last circles of a pool into which a stone has been dropped die away on the margin; the conventional embrace which does not offend even the most coy was finally relaxed, and at length the murderous pianist, whose ear-splitting music inspired the dancers, consented to retire.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The last whirling couples were gradually disappearing, as do the last circles of a pool into which a stone has been dropped die away on the margin; the conventional embrace which does not offend even the most coy was finally relaxed, and at length the murderous pianist, whose ear-splitting music inspired the dancers, consented to retire.

a pensive lyrical piece of music (especially for the piano)

From this reading A fair visitor however took his place and endeavoured to prolong the entertainment by wringing a doleful _Notturno_ from the chords of the instrument--the most dreary and dismal form of second-rate music ever devised.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ILLUSTRATING ANOTHER TRAIT OF SPANISH CHARACTER.

cause to feel resentment or indignation

From this reading The last whirling couples were gradually disappearing, as do the last circles of a pool into which a stone has been dropped die away on the margin; the conventional embrace which does not offend even the most coy was finally relaxed, and at length the murderous pianist, whose ear-splitting music inspired the dancers, consented to retire.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The last whirling couples were gradually disappearing, as do the last circles of a pool into which a stone has been dropped die away on the margin; the conventional embrace which does not offend even the most coy was finally relaxed, and at length the murderous pianist, whose ear-splitting music inspired the dancers, consented to retire.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading This parade of lamentation however was happily short, for the mothers were out of patience and the gay groups of girls began to move away across the polished floor.

a ceremonial procession including people marching

From this reading This parade of lamentation however was happily short, for the mothers were out of patience and the gay groups of girls began to move away across the polished floor.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading This parade of lamentation however was happily short, for the mothers were out of patience and the gay groups of girls began to move away across the polished floor.

a person who plays the piano

From this reading The last whirling couples were gradually disappearing, as do the last circles of a pool into which a stone has been dropped die away on the margin; the conventional embrace which does not offend even the most coy was finally relaxed, and at length the murderous pianist, whose ear-splitting music inspired the dancers, consented to retire.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading A fair visitor however took his place and endeavoured to prolong the entertainment by wringing a doleful _Notturno_ from the chords of the instrument--the most dreary and dismal form of second-rate music ever devised.

perfected or made shiny and smooth

From this reading This parade of lamentation however was happily short, for the mothers were out of patience and the gay groups of girls began to move away across the polished floor.

an excavation that is (usually) filled with water

From this reading The last whirling couples were gradually disappearing, as do the last circles of a pool into which a stone has been dropped die away on the margin; the conventional embrace which does not offend even the most coy was finally relaxed, and at length the murderous pianist, whose ear-splitting music inspired the dancers, consented to retire.

lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer

From this reading A fair visitor however took his place and endeavoured to prolong the entertainment by wringing a doleful _Notturno_ from the chords of the instrument--the most dreary and dismal form of second-rate music ever devised.

without strain or anxiety

From this reading The last whirling couples were gradually disappearing, as do the last circles of a pool into which a stone has been dropped die away on the margin; the conventional embrace which does not offend even the most coy was finally relaxed, and at length the murderous pianist, whose ear-splitting music inspired the dancers, consented to retire.

go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position

From this reading The last whirling couples were gradually disappearing, as do the last circles of a pool into which a stone has been dropped die away on the margin; the conventional embrace which does not offend even the most coy was finally relaxed, and at length the murderous pianist, whose ear-splitting music inspired the dancers, consented to retire.

moderate to inferior in quality

From this reading A fair visitor however took his place and endeavoured to prolong the entertainment by wringing a doleful _Notturno_ from the chords of the instrument--the most dreary and dismal form of second-rate music ever devised.

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

From this reading This parade of lamentation however was happily short, for the mothers were out of patience and the gay groups of girls began to move away across the polished floor.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading ILLUSTRATING ANOTHER TRAIT OF SPANISH CHARACTER.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading The last whirling couples were gradually disappearing, as do the last circles of a pool into which a stone has been dropped die away on the margin; the conventional embrace which does not offend even the most coy was finally relaxed, and at length the murderous pianist, whose ear-splitting music inspired the dancers, consented to retire.

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

From this reading It was getting late and the dancing was beginning to flag.

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

From this reading This parade of lamentation however was happily short, for the mothers were out of patience and the gay groups of girls began to move away across the polished floor.

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

From this reading It was getting late and the dancing was beginning to flag.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading A fair visitor however took his place and endeavoured to prolong the entertainment by wringing a doleful _Notturno_ from the chords of the instrument--the most dreary and dismal form of second-rate music ever devised.

a distinguishing feature of your personal nature

From this reading ILLUSTRATING ANOTHER TRAIT OF SPANISH CHARACTER.

someone who visits

From this reading A fair visitor however took his place and endeavoured to prolong the entertainment by wringing a doleful _Notturno_ from the chords of the instrument--the most dreary and dismal form of second-rate music ever devised.

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

From this reading It was getting late and the dancing was beginning to flag.

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

From this reading The last whirling couples were gradually disappearing, as do the last circles of a pool into which a stone has been dropped die away on the margin; the conventional embrace which does not offend even the most coy was finally relaxed, and at length the murderous pianist, whose ear-splitting music inspired the dancers, consented to retire.

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

From this reading The last whirling couples were gradually disappearing, as do the last circles of a pool into which a stone has been dropped die away on the margin; the conventional embrace which does not offend even the most coy was finally relaxed, and at length the murderous pianist, whose ear-splitting music inspired the dancers, consented to retire.

the act of rotating in a circle or spiral

From this reading The last whirling couples were gradually disappearing, as do the last circles of a pool into which a stone has been dropped die away on the margin; the conventional embrace which does not offend even the most coy was finally relaxed, and at length the murderous pianist, whose ear-splitting music inspired the dancers, consented to retire.

belonging to which person

From this reading The last whirling couples were gradually disappearing, as do the last circles of a pool into which a stone has been dropped die away on the margin; the conventional embrace which does not offend even the most coy was finally relaxed, and at length the murderous pianist, whose ear-splitting music inspired the dancers, consented to retire.

-ing form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape

From this reading A fair visitor however took his place and endeavoured to prolong the entertainment by wringing a doleful _Notturno_ from the chords of the instrument--the most dreary and dismal form of second-rate music ever devised.