used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The Masque Ball_ The gay young set at Green Falls to which Linda belonged had planned nothing for that afternoon except the regular swim, for the ball would be late, and the donning of their costumes would take a good deal of time.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Like all the social affairs at this charming resort, the masque ball--the greatest event of the season, with the possible exception of the field day at the close--began early.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Dinner at the Carltons was over by half-past seven, and, after assuring herself that Linda's costume was to her satisfaction, Miss Carlton left the bungalow.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading _The Masque Ball_ The gay young set at Green Falls to which Linda belonged had planned nothing for that afternoon except the regular swim, for the ball would be late, and the donning of their costumes would take a good deal of time.
(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 Like all the social affairs at this charming resort, the masque ball--the greatest event of the season, with the possible exception of the field day at the close--began early.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The Masque Ball_ The gay young set at Green Falls to which Linda belonged had planned nothing for that afternoon except the regular swim, for the ball would be late, and the donning of their costumes would take a good deal of time.
at or in or to any place
From this reading Besides, she had no desire to meet Ralph at the lake or anywhere else.
assuringadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrɪŋ/
giving confidence
From this reading Dinner at the Carltons was over by half-past seven, and, after assuring herself that Linda's costume was to her satisfaction, Miss Carlton left the bungalow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _The Masque Ball_ The gay young set at Green Falls to which Linda belonged had planned nothing for that afternoon except the regular swim, for the ball would be late, and the donning of their costumes would take a good deal of time.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading _The Masque Ball_ The gay young set at Green Falls to which Linda belonged had planned nothing for that afternoon except the regular swim, for the ball would be late, and the donning of their costumes would take a good deal of time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _The Masque Ball_ The gay young set at Green Falls to which Linda belonged had planned nothing for that afternoon except the regular swim, for the ball would be late, and the donning of their costumes would take a good deal of time.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Like all the social affairs at this charming resort, the masque ball--the greatest event of the season, with the possible exception of the field day at the close--began early.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading _The Masque Ball_ The gay young set at Green Falls to which Linda belonged had planned nothing for that afternoon except the regular swim, for the ball would be late, and the donning of their costumes would take a good deal of time.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, she had no desire to meet Ralph at the lake or anywhere else.
bungalownounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading Dinner at the Carltons was over by half-past seven, and, after assuring herself that Linda's costume was to her satisfaction, Miss Carlton left the bungalow.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Dinner at the Carltons was over by half-past seven, and, after assuring herself that Linda's costume was to her satisfaction, Miss Carlton left the bungalow.
Carlton
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From this reading Dinner at the Carltons was over by half-past seven, and, after assuring herself that Linda's costume was to her satisfaction, Miss Carlton left the bungalow.
Carltons
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From this reading Dinner at the Carltons was over by half-past seven, and, after assuring herself that Linda's costume was to her satisfaction, Miss Carlton left the bungalow.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading Like all the social affairs at this charming resort, the masque ball--the greatest event of the season, with the possible exception of the field day at the close--began early.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Like all the social affairs at this charming resort, the masque ball--the greatest event of the season, with the possible exception of the field day at the close--began early.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Dinner at the Carltons was over by half-past seven, and, after assuring herself that Linda's costume was to her satisfaction, Miss Carlton left the bungalow.
costumesnounUS /kɑːˈstuːmz/
plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading _The Masque Ball_ The gay young set at Green Falls to which Linda belonged had planned nothing for that afternoon except the regular swim, for the ball would be late, and the donning of their costumes would take a good deal of time.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Like all the social affairs at this charming resort, the masque ball--the greatest event of the season, with the possible exception of the field day at the close--began early.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading _The Masque Ball_ The gay young set at Green Falls to which Linda belonged had planned nothing for that afternoon except the regular swim, for the ball would be late, and the donning of their costumes would take a good deal of time.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Besides, she had no desire to meet Ralph at the lake or anywhere else.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Dinner at the Carltons was over by half-past seven, and, after assuring herself that Linda's costume was to her satisfaction, Miss Carlton left the bungalow.
donningverbUS /ˈdɑːnɪŋ/
inflected form of “don” — put clothing on one's body
From this reading _The Masque Ball_ The gay young set at Green Falls to which Linda belonged had planned nothing for that afternoon except the regular swim, for the ball would be late, and the donning of their costumes would take a good deal of time.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Like all the social affairs at this charming resort, the masque ball--the greatest event of the season, with the possible exception of the field day at the close--began early.
else
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From this reading Besides, she had no desire to meet Ralph at the lake or anywhere else.
divisible by two
From this reading Linda, however, even passed up the swim in favor of a nap, for she was very tired.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Like all the social affairs at this charming resort, the masque ball--the greatest event of the season, with the possible exception of the field day at the close--began early.
apart from; not including
From this reading _The Masque Ball_ The gay young set at Green Falls to which Linda belonged had planned nothing for that afternoon except the regular swim, for the ball would be late, and the donning of their costumes would take a good deal of time.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Like all the social affairs at this charming resort, the masque ball--the greatest event of the season, with the possible exception of the field day at the close--began early.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading _The Masque Ball_ The gay young set at Green Falls to which Linda belonged had planned nothing for that afternoon except the regular swim, for the ball would be late, and the donning of their costumes would take a good deal of time.
promote over another
From this reading Linda, however, even passed up the swim in favor of a nap, for she was very tired.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Like all the social affairs at this charming resort, the masque ball--the greatest event of the season, with the possible exception of the field day at the close--began early.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _The Masque Ball_ The gay young set at Green Falls to which Linda belonged had planned nothing for that afternoon except the regular swim, for the ball would be late, and the donning of their costumes would take a good deal of time.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading _The Masque Ball_ The gay young set at Green Falls to which Linda belonged had planned nothing for that afternoon except the regular swim, for the ball would be late, and the donning of their costumes would take a good deal of time.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading _The Masque Ball_ The gay young set at Green Falls to which Linda belonged had planned nothing for that afternoon except the regular swim, for the ball would be late, and the donning of their costumes would take a good deal of time.
highest in quality
From this reading Like all the social affairs at this charming resort, the masque ball--the greatest event of the season, with the possible exception of the field day at the close--began early.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading _The Masque Ball_ The gay young set at Green Falls to which Linda belonged had planned nothing for that afternoon except the regular swim, for the ball would be late, and the donning of their costumes would take a good deal of time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _The Masque Ball_ The gay young set at Green Falls to which Linda belonged had planned nothing for that afternoon except the regular swim, for the ball would be late, and the donning of their costumes would take a good deal of time.
half-past
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From this reading Dinner at the Carltons was over by half-past seven, and, after assuring herself that Linda's costume was to her satisfaction, Miss Carlton left the bungalow.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Dinner at the Carltons was over by half-past seven, and, after assuring herself that Linda's costume was to her satisfaction, Miss Carlton left the bungalow.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Dinner at the Carltons was over by half-past seven, and, after assuring herself that Linda's costume was to her satisfaction, Miss Carlton left the bungalow.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Linda, however, even passed up the swim in favor of a nap, for she was very tired.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Linda, however, even passed up the swim in favor of a nap, for she was very tired.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Besides, she had no desire to meet Ralph at the lake or anywhere else.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading _The Masque Ball_ The gay young set at Green Falls to which Linda belonged had planned nothing for that afternoon except the regular swim, for the ball would be late, and the donning of their costumes would take a good deal of time.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Dinner at the Carltons was over by half-past seven, and, after assuring herself that Linda's costume was to her satisfaction, Miss Carlton left the bungalow.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like all the social affairs at this charming resort, the masque ball--the greatest event of the season, with the possible exception of the field day at the close--began early.
Linda
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From this reading _The Masque Ball_ The gay young set at Green Falls to which Linda belonged had planned nothing for that afternoon except the regular swim, for the ball would be late, and the donning of their costumes would take a good deal of time.
Linda's
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From this reading Dinner at the Carltons was over by half-past seven, and, after assuring herself that Linda's costume was to her satisfaction, Miss Carlton left the bungalow.
Masquenoun
a party of guests wearing costumes and masks
From this reading _The Masque Ball_ The gay young set at Green Falls to which Linda belonged had planned nothing for that afternoon except the regular swim, for the ball would be late, and the donning of their costumes would take a good deal of time.
come together
From this reading Besides, she had no desire to meet Ralph at the lake or anywhere else.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Dinner at the Carltons was over by half-past seven, and, after assuring herself that Linda's costume was to her satisfaction, Miss Carlton left the bungalow.
napnounUS /næp/
a period of time spent sleeping
From this reading Linda, however, even passed up the swim in favor of a nap, for she was very tired.
not any; not one
From this reading Besides, she had no desire to meet Ralph at the lake or anywhere else.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading _The Masque Ball_ The gay young set at Green Falls to which Linda belonged had planned nothing for that afternoon except the regular swim, for the ball would be late, and the donning of their costumes would take a good deal of time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Masque Ball_ The gay young set at Green Falls to which Linda belonged had planned nothing for that afternoon except the regular swim, for the ball would be late, and the donning of their costumes would take a good deal of time.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Besides, she had no desire to meet Ralph at the lake or anywhere else.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Dinner at the Carltons was over by half-past seven, and, after assuring herself that Linda's costume was to her satisfaction, Miss Carlton left the bungalow.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Linda, however, even passed up the swim in favor of a nap, for she was very tired.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading _The Masque Ball_ The gay young set at Green Falls to which Linda belonged had planned nothing for that afternoon except the regular swim, for the ball would be late, and the donning of their costumes would take a good deal of time.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Like all the social affairs at this charming resort, the masque ball--the greatest event of the season, with the possible exception of the field day at the close--began early.
Ralph
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From this reading Besides, she had no desire to meet Ralph at the lake or anywhere else.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading _The Masque Ball_ The gay young set at Green Falls to which Linda belonged had planned nothing for that afternoon except the regular swim, for the ball would be late, and the donning of their costumes would take a good deal of time.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading Like all the social affairs at this charming resort, the masque ball--the greatest event of the season, with the possible exception of the field day at the close--began early.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Dinner at the Carltons was over by half-past seven, and, after assuring herself that Linda's costume was to her satisfaction, Miss Carlton left the bungalow.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Like all the social affairs at this charming resort, the masque ball--the greatest event of the season, with the possible exception of the field day at the close--began early.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading _The Masque Ball_ The gay young set at Green Falls to which Linda belonged had planned nothing for that afternoon except the regular swim, for the ball would be late, and the donning of their costumes would take a good deal of time.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Dinner at the Carltons was over by half-past seven, and, after assuring herself that Linda's costume was to her satisfaction, Miss Carlton left the bungalow.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Linda, however, even passed up the swim in favor of a nap, for she was very tired.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Like all the social affairs at this charming resort, the masque ball--the greatest event of the season, with the possible exception of the field day at the close--began early.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading _The Masque Ball_ The gay young set at Green Falls to which Linda belonged had planned nothing for that afternoon except the regular swim, for the ball would be late, and the donning of their costumes would take a good deal of time.
carry out
From this reading _The Masque Ball_ The gay young set at Green Falls to which Linda belonged had planned nothing for that afternoon except the regular swim, for the ball would be late, and the donning of their costumes would take a good deal of time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _The Masque Ball_ The gay young set at Green Falls to which Linda belonged had planned nothing for that afternoon except the regular swim, for the ball would be late, and the donning of their costumes would take a good deal of time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Masque Ball_ The gay young set at Green Falls to which Linda belonged had planned nothing for that afternoon except the regular swim, for the ball would be late, and the donning of their costumes would take a good deal of time.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _The Masque Ball_ The gay young set at Green Falls to which Linda belonged had planned nothing for that afternoon except the regular swim, for the ball would be late, and the donning of their costumes would take a good deal of time.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Like all the social affairs at this charming resort, the masque ball--the greatest event of the season, with the possible exception of the field day at the close--began early.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _The Masque Ball_ The gay young set at Green Falls to which Linda belonged had planned nothing for that afternoon except the regular swim, for the ball would be late, and the donning of their costumes would take a good deal of time.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Linda, however, even passed up the swim in favor of a nap, for she was very tired.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The Masque Ball_ The gay young set at Green Falls to which Linda belonged had planned nothing for that afternoon except the regular swim, for the ball would be late, and the donning of their costumes would take a good deal of time.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Linda, however, even passed up the swim in favor of a nap, for she was very tired.
precisely as stated
From this reading Linda, however, even passed up the swim in favor of a nap, for she was very tired.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Linda, however, even passed up the swim in favor of a nap, for she was very tired.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _The Masque Ball_ The gay young set at Green Falls to which Linda belonged had planned nothing for that afternoon except the regular swim, for the ball would be late, and the donning of their costumes would take a good deal of time.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Like all the social affairs at this charming resort, the masque ball--the greatest event of the season, with the possible exception of the field day at the close--began early.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading _The Masque Ball_ The gay young set at Green Falls to which Linda belonged had planned nothing for that afternoon except the regular swim, for the ball would be late, and the donning of their costumes would take a good deal of time.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading _The Masque Ball_ The gay young set at Green Falls to which Linda belonged had planned nothing for that afternoon except the regular swim, for the ball would be late, and the donning of their costumes would take a good deal of time.
