Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading The young gentlemen had, likewise, their preparations for the auspicious event, the result of which was a Latin Epithalamium, composed by the seniors, and three magnificent triumphal arches, erected on the way from the house-door to the gate of the grounds.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The sun shone as brightly as could be desired, and as the interesting procession passed under the green bowers, cheer after cheer rose on the air, handfuls of flowers were trodden under the horses' feet, and hats, by common consent, performed various somersaults some yards above their owners' heads.

later than; following

From this reading The sun shone as brightly as could be desired, and as the interesting procession passed under the green bowers, cheer after cheer rose on the air, handfuls of flowers were trodden under the horses' feet, and hats, by common consent, performed various somersaults some yards above their owners' heads.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The sun shone as brightly as could be desired, and as the interesting procession passed under the green bowers, cheer after cheer rose on the air, handfuls of flowers were trodden under the horses' feet, and hats, by common consent, performed various somersaults some yards above their owners' heads.

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

From this reading The young gentlemen had, likewise, their preparations for the auspicious event, the result of which was a Latin Epithalamium, composed by the seniors, and three magnificent triumphal arches, erected on the way from the house-door to the gate of the grounds.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading For some time before Louis' arrival at Ashfield House, preparations had been making in the doctor's domestic _menage_ for the approaching marriage of Miss Wilkinson, the doctor's only daughter.

plural of “arch” — a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening

From this reading The young gentlemen had, likewise, their preparations for the auspicious event, the result of which was a Latin Epithalamium, composed by the seniors, and three magnificent triumphal arches, erected on the way from the house-door to the gate of the grounds.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading For some time before Louis' arrival at Ashfield House, preparations had been making in the doctor's domestic _menage_ for the approaching marriage of Miss Wilkinson, the doctor's only daughter.

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

From this reading The sun shone as brightly as could be desired, and as the interesting procession passed under the green bowers, cheer after cheer rose on the air, handfuls of flowers were trodden under the horses' feet, and hats, by common consent, performed various somersaults some yards above their owners' heads.

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From this reading For some time before Louis' arrival at Ashfield House, preparations had been making in the doctor's domestic _menage_ for the approaching marriage of Miss Wilkinson, the doctor's only daughter.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For some time before Louis' arrival at Ashfield House, preparations had been making in the doctor's domestic _menage_ for the approaching marriage of Miss Wilkinson, the doctor's only daughter.

auguring favorable circumstances and good luck

From this reading The young gentlemen had, likewise, their preparations for the auspicious event, the result of which was a Latin Epithalamium, composed by the seniors, and three magnificent triumphal arches, erected on the way from the house-door to the gate of the grounds.

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

From this reading The sun shone as brightly as could be desired, and as the interesting procession passed under the green bowers, cheer after cheer rose on the air, handfuls of flowers were trodden under the horses' feet, and hats, by common consent, performed various somersaults some yards above their owners' heads.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For some time before Louis' arrival at Ashfield House, preparations had been making in the doctor's domestic _menage_ for the approaching marriage of Miss Wilkinson, the doctor's only daughter.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading For some time before Louis' arrival at Ashfield House, preparations had been making in the doctor's domestic _menage_ for the approaching marriage of Miss Wilkinson, the doctor's only daughter.

a desirable state

From this reading Much was the day talked of, and eagerly were plans laid, both by masters and pupils, for the proper enjoyment of the whole holiday that had been promised on the occasion, and which, by the way--whatever young gentlemen generally may think of their masters' extreme partiality for teaching--was now a greater boon to the wearied and over-fagged ushers, than to the party for whose enjoyment it was principally designed.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Much was the day talked of, and eagerly were plans laid, both by masters and pupils, for the proper enjoyment of the whole holiday that had been promised on the occasion, and which, by the way--whatever young gentlemen generally may think of their masters' extreme partiality for teaching--was now a greater boon to the wearied and over-fagged ushers, than to the party for whose enjoyment it was principally designed.

plural of “bower” — a framework that supports climbing plants

From this reading The sun shone as brightly as could be desired, and as the interesting procession passed under the green bowers, cheer after cheer rose on the air, handfuls of flowers were trodden under the horses' feet, and hats, by common consent, performed various somersaults some yards above their owners' heads.

of or relating to a wedding

From this reading The bridal day came.--No need to descant on the weather.

with brightness

From this reading The sun shone as brightly as could be desired, and as the interesting procession passed under the green bowers, cheer after cheer rose on the air, handfuls of flowers were trodden under the horses' feet, and hats, by common consent, performed various somersaults some yards above their owners' heads.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The young gentlemen had, likewise, their preparations for the auspicious event, the result of which was a Latin Epithalamium, composed by the seniors, and three magnificent triumphal arches, erected on the way from the house-door to the gate of the grounds.

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

From this reading The bridal day came.--No need to descant on the weather.

give encouragement to

From this reading The sun shone as brightly as could be desired, and as the interesting procession passed under the green bowers, cheer after cheer rose on the air, handfuls of flowers were trodden under the horses' feet, and hats, by common consent, performed various somersaults some yards above their owners' heads.

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

From this reading The sun shone as brightly as could be desired, and as the interesting procession passed under the green bowers, cheer after cheer rose on the air, handfuls of flowers were trodden under the horses' feet, and hats, by common consent, performed various somersaults some yards above their owners' heads.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading The young gentlemen had, likewise, their preparations for the auspicious event, the result of which was a Latin Epithalamium, composed by the seniors, and three magnificent triumphal arches, erected on the way from the house-door to the gate of the grounds.

permission to do something

From this reading The sun shone as brightly as could be desired, and as the interesting procession passed under the green bowers, cheer after cheer rose on the air, handfuls of flowers were trodden under the horses' feet, and hats, by common consent, performed various somersaults some yards above their owners' heads.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The sun shone as brightly as could be desired, and as the interesting procession passed under the green bowers, cheer after cheer rose on the air, handfuls of flowers were trodden under the horses' feet, and hats, by common consent, performed various somersaults some yards above their owners' heads.

a female human offspring

From this reading For some time before Louis' arrival at Ashfield House, preparations had been making in the doctor's domestic _menage_ for the approaching marriage of Miss Wilkinson, the doctor's only daughter.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Much was the day talked of, and eagerly were plans laid, both by masters and pupils, for the proper enjoyment of the whole holiday that had been promised on the occasion, and which, by the way--whatever young gentlemen generally may think of their masters' extreme partiality for teaching--was now a greater boon to the wearied and over-fagged ushers, than to the party for whose enjoyment it was principally designed.

sing in descant

From this reading The bridal day came.--No need to descant on the weather.

done or made or performed with purpose and intent

From this reading Much was the day talked of, and eagerly were plans laid, both by masters and pupils, for the proper enjoyment of the whole holiday that had been promised on the occasion, and which, by the way--whatever young gentlemen generally may think of their masters' extreme partiality for teaching--was now a greater boon to the wearied and over-fagged ushers, than to the party for whose enjoyment it was principally designed.

wanted intensely

From this reading The sun shone as brightly as could be desired, and as the interesting procession passed under the green bowers, cheer after cheer rose on the air, handfuls of flowers were trodden under the horses' feet, and hats, by common consent, performed various somersaults some yards above their owners' heads.

possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading For some time before Louis' arrival at Ashfield House, preparations had been making in the doctor's domestic _menage_ for the approaching marriage of Miss Wilkinson, the doctor's only daughter.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading For some time before Louis' arrival at Ashfield House, preparations had been making in the doctor's domestic _menage_ for the approaching marriage of Miss Wilkinson, the doctor's only daughter.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading Much was the day talked of, and eagerly were plans laid, both by masters and pupils, for the proper enjoyment of the whole holiday that had been promised on the occasion, and which, by the way--whatever young gentlemen generally may think of their masters' extreme partiality for teaching--was now a greater boon to the wearied and over-fagged ushers, than to the party for whose enjoyment it was principally designed.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading Much was the day talked of, and eagerly were plans laid, both by masters and pupils, for the proper enjoyment of the whole holiday that had been promised on the occasion, and which, by the way--whatever young gentlemen generally may think of their masters' extreme partiality for teaching--was now a greater boon to the wearied and over-fagged ushers, than to the party for whose enjoyment it was principally designed.

an ode honoring a bride and bridegroom

From this reading The young gentlemen had, likewise, their preparations for the auspicious event, the result of which was a Latin Epithalamium, composed by the seniors, and three magnificent triumphal arches, erected on the way from the house-door to the gate of the grounds.

past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect

From this reading The young gentlemen had, likewise, their preparations for the auspicious event, the result of which was a Latin Epithalamium, composed by the seniors, and three magnificent triumphal arches, erected on the way from the house-door to the gate of the grounds.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The young gentlemen had, likewise, their preparations for the auspicious event, the result of which was a Latin Epithalamium, composed by the seniors, and three magnificent triumphal arches, erected on the way from the house-door to the gate of the grounds.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Much was the day talked of, and eagerly were plans laid, both by masters and pupils, for the proper enjoyment of the whole holiday that had been promised on the occasion, and which, by the way--whatever young gentlemen generally may think of their masters' extreme partiality for teaching--was now a greater boon to the wearied and over-fagged ushers, than to the party for whose enjoyment it was principally designed.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The sun shone as brightly as could be desired, and as the interesting procession passed under the green bowers, cheer after cheer rose on the air, handfuls of flowers were trodden under the horses' feet, and hats, by common consent, performed various somersaults some yards above their owners' heads.

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

From this reading The sun shone as brightly as could be desired, and as the interesting procession passed under the green bowers, cheer after cheer rose on the air, handfuls of flowers were trodden under the horses' feet, and hats, by common consent, performed various somersaults some yards above their owners' heads.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For some time before Louis' arrival at Ashfield House, preparations had been making in the doctor's domestic _menage_ for the approaching marriage of Miss Wilkinson, the doctor's only daughter.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The young gentlemen had, likewise, their preparations for the auspicious event, the result of which was a Latin Epithalamium, composed by the seniors, and three magnificent triumphal arches, erected on the way from the house-door to the gate of the grounds.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading The young gentlemen had, likewise, their preparations for the auspicious event, the result of which was a Latin Epithalamium, composed by the seniors, and three magnificent triumphal arches, erected on the way from the house-door to the gate of the grounds.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Much was the day talked of, and eagerly were plans laid, both by masters and pupils, for the proper enjoyment of the whole holiday that had been promised on the occasion, and which, by the way--whatever young gentlemen generally may think of their masters' extreme partiality for teaching--was now a greater boon to the wearied and over-fagged ushers, than to the party for whose enjoyment it was principally designed.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading The young gentlemen had, likewise, their preparations for the auspicious event, the result of which was a Latin Epithalamium, composed by the seniors, and three magnificent triumphal arches, erected on the way from the house-door to the gate of the grounds.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Much was the day talked of, and eagerly were plans laid, both by masters and pupils, for the proper enjoyment of the whole holiday that had been promised on the occasion, and which, by the way--whatever young gentlemen generally may think of their masters' extreme partiality for teaching--was now a greater boon to the wearied and over-fagged ushers, than to the party for whose enjoyment it was principally designed.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The sun shone as brightly as could be desired, and as the interesting procession passed under the green bowers, cheer after cheer rose on the air, handfuls of flowers were trodden under the horses' feet, and hats, by common consent, performed various somersaults some yards above their owners' heads.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading The young gentlemen had, likewise, their preparations for the auspicious event, the result of which was a Latin Epithalamium, composed by the seniors, and three magnificent triumphal arches, erected on the way from the house-door to the gate of the grounds.

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

From this reading For some time before Louis' arrival at Ashfield House, preparations had been making in the doctor's domestic _menage_ for the approaching marriage of Miss Wilkinson, the doctor's only daughter.

plural of “handful” — a small number or amount

From this reading The sun shone as brightly as could be desired, and as the interesting procession passed under the green bowers, cheer after cheer rose on the air, handfuls of flowers were trodden under the horses' feet, and hats, by common consent, performed various somersaults some yards above their owners' heads.

plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading The sun shone as brightly as could be desired, and as the interesting procession passed under the green bowers, cheer after cheer rose on the air, handfuls of flowers were trodden under the horses' feet, and hats, by common consent, performed various somersaults some yards above their owners' heads.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The sun shone as brightly as could be desired, and as the interesting procession passed under the green bowers, cheer after cheer rose on the air, handfuls of flowers were trodden under the horses' feet, and hats, by common consent, performed various somersaults some yards above their owners' heads.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading Much was the day talked of, and eagerly were plans laid, both by masters and pupils, for the proper enjoyment of the whole holiday that had been promised on the occasion, and which, by the way--whatever young gentlemen generally may think of their masters' extreme partiality for teaching--was now a greater boon to the wearied and over-fagged ushers, than to the party for whose enjoyment it was principally designed.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading The sun shone as brightly as could be desired, and as the interesting procession passed under the green bowers, cheer after cheer rose on the air, handfuls of flowers were trodden under the horses' feet, and hats, by common consent, performed various somersaults some yards above their owners' heads.

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

From this reading For some time before Louis' arrival at Ashfield House, preparations had been making in the doctor's domestic _menage_ for the approaching marriage of Miss Wilkinson, the doctor's only daughter.

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From this reading The young gentlemen had, likewise, their preparations for the auspicious event, the result of which was a Latin Epithalamium, composed by the seniors, and three magnificent triumphal arches, erected on the way from the house-door to the gate of the grounds.

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

From this reading For some time before Louis' arrival at Ashfield House, preparations had been making in the doctor's domestic _menage_ for the approaching marriage of Miss Wilkinson, the doctor's only daughter.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading The sun shone as brightly as could be desired, and as the interesting procession passed under the green bowers, cheer after cheer rose on the air, handfuls of flowers were trodden under the horses' feet, and hats, by common consent, performed various somersaults some yards above their owners' heads.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Much was the day talked of, and eagerly were plans laid, both by masters and pupils, for the proper enjoyment of the whole holiday that had been promised on the occasion, and which, by the way--whatever young gentlemen generally may think of their masters' extreme partiality for teaching--was now a greater boon to the wearied and over-fagged ushers, than to the party for whose enjoyment it was principally designed.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Much was the day talked of, and eagerly were plans laid, both by masters and pupils, for the proper enjoyment of the whole holiday that had been promised on the occasion, and which, by the way--whatever young gentlemen generally may think of their masters' extreme partiality for teaching--was now a greater boon to the wearied and over-fagged ushers, than to the party for whose enjoyment it was principally designed.

of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

From this reading The young gentlemen had, likewise, their preparations for the auspicious event, the result of which was a Latin Epithalamium, composed by the seniors, and three magnificent triumphal arches, erected on the way from the house-door to the gate of the grounds.

in like or similar manner

From this reading The young gentlemen had, likewise, their preparations for the auspicious event, the result of which was a Latin Epithalamium, composed by the seniors, and three magnificent triumphal arches, erected on the way from the house-door to the gate of the grounds.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading For some time before Louis' arrival at Ashfield House, preparations had been making in the doctor's domestic _menage_ for the approaching marriage of Miss Wilkinson, the doctor's only daughter.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading The young gentlemen had, likewise, their preparations for the auspicious event, the result of which was a Latin Epithalamium, composed by the seniors, and three magnificent triumphal arches, erected on the way from the house-door to the gate of the grounds.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading For some time before Louis' arrival at Ashfield House, preparations had been making in the doctor's domestic _menage_ for the approaching marriage of Miss Wilkinson, the doctor's only daughter.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading For some time before Louis' arrival at Ashfield House, preparations had been making in the doctor's domestic _menage_ for the approaching marriage of Miss Wilkinson, the doctor's only daughter.

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading Much was the day talked of, and eagerly were plans laid, both by masters and pupils, for the proper enjoyment of the whole holiday that had been promised on the occasion, and which, by the way--whatever young gentlemen generally may think of their masters' extreme partiality for teaching--was now a greater boon to the wearied and over-fagged ushers, than to the party for whose enjoyment it was principally designed.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Much was the day talked of, and eagerly were plans laid, both by masters and pupils, for the proper enjoyment of the whole holiday that had been promised on the occasion, and which, by the way--whatever young gentlemen generally may think of their masters' extreme partiality for teaching--was now a greater boon to the wearied and over-fagged ushers, than to the party for whose enjoyment it was principally designed.

a social unit living together

From this reading For some time before Louis' arrival at Ashfield House, preparations had been making in the doctor's domestic _menage_ for the approaching marriage of Miss Wilkinson, the doctor's only daughter.

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

From this reading For some time before Louis' arrival at Ashfield House, preparations had been making in the doctor's domestic _menage_ for the approaching marriage of Miss Wilkinson, the doctor's only daughter.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Much was the day talked of, and eagerly were plans laid, both by masters and pupils, for the proper enjoyment of the whole holiday that had been promised on the occasion, and which, by the way--whatever young gentlemen generally may think of their masters' extreme partiality for teaching--was now a greater boon to the wearied and over-fagged ushers, than to the party for whose enjoyment it was principally designed.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading The bridal day came.--No need to descant on the weather.

not any; not one

From this reading The bridal day came.--No need to descant on the weather.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Much was the day talked of, and eagerly were plans laid, both by masters and pupils, for the proper enjoyment of the whole holiday that had been promised on the occasion, and which, by the way--whatever young gentlemen generally may think of their masters' extreme partiality for teaching--was now a greater boon to the wearied and over-fagged ushers, than to the party for whose enjoyment it was principally designed.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Much was the day talked of, and eagerly were plans laid, both by masters and pupils, for the proper enjoyment of the whole holiday that had been promised on the occasion, and which, by the way--whatever young gentlemen generally may think of their masters' extreme partiality for teaching--was now a greater boon to the wearied and over-fagged ushers, than to the party for whose enjoyment it was principally designed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For some time before Louis' arrival at Ashfield House, preparations had been making in the doctor's domestic _menage_ for the approaching marriage of Miss Wilkinson, the doctor's only daughter.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The young gentlemen had, likewise, their preparations for the auspicious event, the result of which was a Latin Epithalamium, composed by the seniors, and three magnificent triumphal arches, erected on the way from the house-door to the gate of the grounds.

and nothing more

From this reading For some time before Louis' arrival at Ashfield House, preparations had been making in the doctor's domestic _menage_ for the approaching marriage of Miss Wilkinson, the doctor's only daughter.

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From this reading Much was the day talked of, and eagerly were plans laid, both by masters and pupils, for the proper enjoyment of the whole holiday that had been promised on the occasion, and which, by the way--whatever young gentlemen generally may think of their masters' extreme partiality for teaching--was now a greater boon to the wearied and over-fagged ushers, than to the party for whose enjoyment it was principally designed.

plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading The sun shone as brightly as could be desired, and as the interesting procession passed under the green bowers, cheer after cheer rose on the air, handfuls of flowers were trodden under the horses' feet, and hats, by common consent, performed various somersaults some yards above their owners' heads.

a predisposition to like something

From this reading Much was the day talked of, and eagerly were plans laid, both by masters and pupils, for the proper enjoyment of the whole holiday that had been promised on the occasion, and which, by the way--whatever young gentlemen generally may think of their masters' extreme partiality for teaching--was now a greater boon to the wearied and over-fagged ushers, than to the party for whose enjoyment it was principally designed.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Much was the day talked of, and eagerly were plans laid, both by masters and pupils, for the proper enjoyment of the whole holiday that had been promised on the occasion, and which, by the way--whatever young gentlemen generally may think of their masters' extreme partiality for teaching--was now a greater boon to the wearied and over-fagged ushers, than to the party for whose enjoyment it was principally designed.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The sun shone as brightly as could be desired, and as the interesting procession passed under the green bowers, cheer after cheer rose on the air, handfuls of flowers were trodden under the horses' feet, and hats, by common consent, performed various somersaults some yards above their owners' heads.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading The sun shone as brightly as could be desired, and as the interesting procession passed under the green bowers, cheer after cheer rose on the air, handfuls of flowers were trodden under the horses' feet, and hats, by common consent, performed various somersaults some yards above their owners' heads.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading Much was the day talked of, and eagerly were plans laid, both by masters and pupils, for the proper enjoyment of the whole holiday that had been promised on the occasion, and which, by the way--whatever young gentlemen generally may think of their masters' extreme partiality for teaching--was now a greater boon to the wearied and over-fagged ushers, than to the party for whose enjoyment it was principally designed.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading For some time before Louis' arrival at Ashfield House, preparations had been making in the doctor's domestic _menage_ for the approaching marriage of Miss Wilkinson, the doctor's only daughter.

for the most part

From this reading Much was the day talked of, and eagerly were plans laid, both by masters and pupils, for the proper enjoyment of the whole holiday that had been promised on the occasion, and which, by the way--whatever young gentlemen generally may think of their masters' extreme partiality for teaching--was now a greater boon to the wearied and over-fagged ushers, than to the party for whose enjoyment it was principally designed.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading The sun shone as brightly as could be desired, and as the interesting procession passed under the green bowers, cheer after cheer rose on the air, handfuls of flowers were trodden under the horses' feet, and hats, by common consent, performed various somersaults some yards above their owners' heads.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Much was the day talked of, and eagerly were plans laid, both by masters and pupils, for the proper enjoyment of the whole holiday that had been promised on the occasion, and which, by the way--whatever young gentlemen generally may think of their masters' extreme partiality for teaching--was now a greater boon to the wearied and over-fagged ushers, than to the party for whose enjoyment it was principally designed.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading Much was the day talked of, and eagerly were plans laid, both by masters and pupils, for the proper enjoyment of the whole holiday that had been promised on the occasion, and which, by the way--whatever young gentlemen generally may think of their masters' extreme partiality for teaching--was now a greater boon to the wearied and over-fagged ushers, than to the party for whose enjoyment it was principally designed.

plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Much was the day talked of, and eagerly were plans laid, both by masters and pupils, for the proper enjoyment of the whole holiday that had been promised on the occasion, and which, by the way--whatever young gentlemen generally may think of their masters' extreme partiality for teaching--was now a greater boon to the wearied and over-fagged ushers, than to the party for whose enjoyment it was principally designed.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The young gentlemen had, likewise, their preparations for the auspicious event, the result of which was a Latin Epithalamium, composed by the seniors, and three magnificent triumphal arches, erected on the way from the house-door to the gate of the grounds.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The sun shone as brightly as could be desired, and as the interesting procession passed under the green bowers, cheer after cheer rose on the air, handfuls of flowers were trodden under the horses' feet, and hats, by common consent, performed various somersaults some yards above their owners' heads.

plural of “senior” — an undergraduate student during the year preceding graduation

From this reading The young gentlemen had, likewise, their preparations for the auspicious event, the result of which was a Latin Epithalamium, composed by the seniors, and three magnificent triumphal arches, erected on the way from the house-door to the gate of the grounds.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading The sun shone as brightly as could be desired, and as the interesting procession passed under the green bowers, cheer after cheer rose on the air, handfuls of flowers were trodden under the horses' feet, and hats, by common consent, performed various somersaults some yards above their owners' heads.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading For some time before Louis' arrival at Ashfield House, preparations had been making in the doctor's domestic _menage_ for the approaching marriage of Miss Wilkinson, the doctor's only daughter.

plural of “somersault” — an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return

From this reading The sun shone as brightly as could be desired, and as the interesting procession passed under the green bowers, cheer after cheer rose on the air, handfuls of flowers were trodden under the horses' feet, and hats, by common consent, performed various somersaults some yards above their owners' heads.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The sun shone as brightly as could be desired, and as the interesting procession passed under the green bowers, cheer after cheer rose on the air, handfuls of flowers were trodden under the horses' feet, and hats, by common consent, performed various somersaults some yards above their owners' heads.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Much was the day talked of, and eagerly were plans laid, both by masters and pupils, for the proper enjoyment of the whole holiday that had been promised on the occasion, and which, by the way--whatever young gentlemen generally may think of their masters' extreme partiality for teaching--was now a greater boon to the wearied and over-fagged ushers, than to the party for whose enjoyment it was principally designed.

the profession of a teacher

From this reading Much was the day talked of, and eagerly were plans laid, both by masters and pupils, for the proper enjoyment of the whole holiday that had been promised on the occasion, and which, by the way--whatever young gentlemen generally may think of their masters' extreme partiality for teaching--was now a greater boon to the wearied and over-fagged ushers, than to the party for whose enjoyment it was principally designed.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Much was the day talked of, and eagerly were plans laid, both by masters and pupils, for the proper enjoyment of the whole holiday that had been promised on the occasion, and which, by the way--whatever young gentlemen generally may think of their masters' extreme partiality for teaching--was now a greater boon to the wearied and over-fagged ushers, than to the party for whose enjoyment it was principally designed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Much was the day talked of, and eagerly were plans laid, both by masters and pupils, for the proper enjoyment of the whole holiday that had been promised on the occasion, and which, by the way--whatever young gentlemen generally may think of their masters' extreme partiality for teaching--was now a greater boon to the wearied and over-fagged ushers, than to the party for whose enjoyment it was principally designed.

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

From this reading For some time before Louis' arrival at Ashfield House, preparations had been making in the doctor's domestic _menage_ for the approaching marriage of Miss Wilkinson, the doctor's only daughter.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The young gentlemen had, likewise, their preparations for the auspicious event, the result of which was a Latin Epithalamium, composed by the seniors, and three magnificent triumphal arches, erected on the way from the house-door to the gate of the grounds.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Much was the day talked of, and eagerly were plans laid, both by masters and pupils, for the proper enjoyment of the whole holiday that had been promised on the occasion, and which, by the way--whatever young gentlemen generally may think of their masters' extreme partiality for teaching--was now a greater boon to the wearied and over-fagged ushers, than to the party for whose enjoyment it was principally designed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The young gentlemen had, likewise, their preparations for the auspicious event, the result of which was a Latin Epithalamium, composed by the seniors, and three magnificent triumphal arches, erected on the way from the house-door to the gate of the grounds.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading For some time before Louis' arrival at Ashfield House, preparations had been making in the doctor's domestic _menage_ for the approaching marriage of Miss Wilkinson, the doctor's only daughter.

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

From this reading The young gentlemen had, likewise, their preparations for the auspicious event, the result of which was a Latin Epithalamium, composed by the seniors, and three magnificent triumphal arches, erected on the way from the house-door to the gate of the grounds.

relating to or celebrating a triumph

From this reading The young gentlemen had, likewise, their preparations for the auspicious event, the result of which was a Latin Epithalamium, composed by the seniors, and three magnificent triumphal arches, erected on the way from the house-door to the gate of the grounds.

inflected form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot

From this reading The sun shone as brightly as could be desired, and as the interesting procession passed under the green bowers, cheer after cheer rose on the air, handfuls of flowers were trodden under the horses' feet, and hats, by common consent, performed various somersaults some yards above their owners' heads.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The sun shone as brightly as could be desired, and as the interesting procession passed under the green bowers, cheer after cheer rose on the air, handfuls of flowers were trodden under the horses' feet, and hats, by common consent, performed various somersaults some yards above their owners' heads.

plural of “usher” — Irish prelate who deduced from the Bible that Creation occurred in the year 4004 BC (1581-1656)

From this reading Much was the day talked of, and eagerly were plans laid, both by masters and pupils, for the proper enjoyment of the whole holiday that had been promised on the occasion, and which, by the way--whatever young gentlemen generally may think of their masters' extreme partiality for teaching--was now a greater boon to the wearied and over-fagged ushers, than to the party for whose enjoyment it was principally designed.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The sun shone as brightly as could be desired, and as the interesting procession passed under the green bowers, cheer after cheer rose on the air, handfuls of flowers were trodden under the horses' feet, and hats, by common consent, performed various somersaults some yards above their owners' heads.

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

From this reading The young gentlemen had, likewise, their preparations for the auspicious event, the result of which was a Latin Epithalamium, composed by the seniors, and three magnificent triumphal arches, erected on the way from the house-door to the gate of the grounds.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The young gentlemen had, likewise, their preparations for the auspicious event, the result of which was a Latin Epithalamium, composed by the seniors, and three magnificent triumphal arches, erected on the way from the house-door to the gate of the grounds.

exhausted

From this reading Much was the day talked of, and eagerly were plans laid, both by masters and pupils, for the proper enjoyment of the whole holiday that had been promised on the occasion, and which, by the way--whatever young gentlemen generally may think of their masters' extreme partiality for teaching--was now a greater boon to the wearied and over-fagged ushers, than to the party for whose enjoyment it was principally designed.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading The bridal day came.--No need to descant on the weather.

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

From this reading Much was the day talked of, and eagerly were plans laid, both by masters and pupils, for the proper enjoyment of the whole holiday that had been promised on the occasion, and which, by the way--whatever young gentlemen generally may think of their masters' extreme partiality for teaching--was now a greater boon to the wearied and over-fagged ushers, than to the party for whose enjoyment it was principally designed.

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

From this reading Much was the day talked of, and eagerly were plans laid, both by masters and pupils, for the proper enjoyment of the whole holiday that had been promised on the occasion, and which, by the way--whatever young gentlemen generally may think of their masters' extreme partiality for teaching--was now a greater boon to the wearied and over-fagged ushers, than to the party for whose enjoyment it was principally designed.

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

From this reading The young gentlemen had, likewise, their preparations for the auspicious event, the result of which was a Latin Epithalamium, composed by the seniors, and three magnificent triumphal arches, erected on the way from the house-door to the gate of the grounds.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Much was the day talked of, and eagerly were plans laid, both by masters and pupils, for the proper enjoyment of the whole holiday that had been promised on the occasion, and which, by the way--whatever young gentlemen generally may think of their masters' extreme partiality for teaching--was now a greater boon to the wearied and over-fagged ushers, than to the party for whose enjoyment it was principally designed.

belonging to which person

From this reading Much was the day talked of, and eagerly were plans laid, both by masters and pupils, for the proper enjoyment of the whole holiday that had been promised on the occasion, and which, by the way--whatever young gentlemen generally may think of their masters' extreme partiality for teaching--was now a greater boon to the wearied and over-fagged ushers, than to the party for whose enjoyment it was principally designed.

English chemist honored for his research on pollutants in car exhausts (born in 1921)

From this reading For some time before Louis' arrival at Ashfield House, preparations had been making in the doctor's domestic _menage_ for the approaching marriage of Miss Wilkinson, the doctor's only daughter.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading The sun shone as brightly as could be desired, and as the interesting procession passed under the green bowers, cheer after cheer rose on the air, handfuls of flowers were trodden under the horses' feet, and hats, by common consent, performed various somersaults some yards above their owners' heads.

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

From this reading The young gentlemen had, likewise, their preparations for the auspicious event, the result of which was a Latin Epithalamium, composed by the seniors, and three magnificent triumphal arches, erected on the way from the house-door to the gate of the grounds.