used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Lucian went back to town Haidee was winding up a short round of visits in the North; she rejoined him a week later in high spirits and excellent health.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Everything had been delightful; everybody had been nice to her; no end of people had talked about Lucian and his new play--she was dreaming already of the glories of the first night and of the radiance which would centre about herself as the wife of the brilliant young author.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading Saxonstowe, who had come back to town for a few weeks before going abroad again, took to calling a good deal at the little house in Mayfair.
anew
From this reading Saxonstowe, who had come back to town for a few weeks before going abroad again, took to calling a good deal at the little house in Mayfair.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Everything had been delightful; everybody had been nice to her; no end of people had talked about Lucian and his new play--she was dreaming already of the glories of the first night and of the radiance which would centre about herself as the wife of the brilliant young author.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Lucian had returned from Norway in equally good health and spirits; he was confident about the tragedy and the epic: he and his wife therefore settled down to confront an immediate prospect of success and pleasure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Lucian went back to town Haidee was winding up a short round of visits in the North; she rejoined him a week later in high spirits and excellent health.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Haidee resumed her usual round of social gaieties; Lucian was much busied with rehearsals at the theatre and long discussions with Harcourt; neither had a care nor an anxiety, and the wheels of their little world moved smoothly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Everything had been delightful; everybody had been nice to her; no end of people had talked about Lucian and his new play--she was dreaming already of the glories of the first night and of the radiance which would centre about herself as the wife of the brilliant young author.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Haidee resumed her usual round of social gaieties; Lucian was much busied with rehearsals at the theatre and long discussions with Harcourt; neither had a care nor an anxiety, and the wheels of their little world moved smoothly.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Everything had been delightful; everybody had been nice to her; no end of people had talked about Lucian and his new play--she was dreaming already of the glories of the first night and of the radiance which would centre about herself as the wife of the brilliant young author.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When Lucian went back to town Haidee was winding up a short round of visits in the North; she rejoined him a week later in high spirits and excellent health.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Everything had been delightful; everybody had been nice to her; no end of people had talked about Lucian and his new play--she was dreaming already of the glories of the first night and of the radiance which would centre about herself as the wife of the brilliant young author.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Saxonstowe, who had come back to town for a few weeks before going abroad again, took to calling a good deal at the little house in Mayfair.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Everything had been delightful; everybody had been nice to her; no end of people had talked about Lucian and his new play--she was dreaming already of the glories of the first night and of the radiance which would centre about herself as the wife of the brilliant young author.
busiedverbUS /ˈbɪzid/
inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with
From this reading Haidee resumed her usual round of social gaieties; Lucian was much busied with rehearsals at the theatre and long discussions with Harcourt; neither had a care nor an anxiety, and the wheels of their little world moved smoothly.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Saxonstowe, who had come back to town for a few weeks before going abroad again, took to calling a good deal at the little house in Mayfair.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Haidee resumed her usual round of social gaieties; Lucian was much busied with rehearsals at the theatre and long discussions with Harcourt; neither had a care nor an anxiety, and the wheels of their little world moved smoothly.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading Everything had been delightful; everybody had been nice to her; no end of people had talked about Lucian and his new play--she was dreaming already of the glories of the first night and of the radiance which would centre about herself as the wife of the brilliant young author.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Saxonstowe, who had come back to town for a few weeks before going abroad again, took to calling a good deal at the little house in Mayfair.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading Lucian had returned from Norway in equally good health and spirits; he was confident about the tragedy and the epic: he and his wife therefore settled down to confront an immediate prospect of success and pleasure.
confrontverbUS /kənˈfrʌnt/
oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading Lucian had returned from Norway in equally good health and spirits; he was confident about the tragedy and the epic: he and his wife therefore settled down to confront an immediate prospect of success and pleasure.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Saxonstowe, who had come back to town for a few weeks before going abroad again, took to calling a good deal at the little house in Mayfair.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Everything had been delightful; everybody had been nice to her; no end of people had talked about Lucian and his new play--she was dreaming already of the glories of the first night and of the radiance which would centre about herself as the wife of the brilliant young author.
discussionsnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃənz/
plural of “discussion” — an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Haidee resumed her usual round of social gaieties; Lucian was much busied with rehearsals at the theatre and long discussions with Harcourt; neither had a care nor an anxiety, and the wheels of their little world moved smoothly.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Lucian had returned from Norway in equally good health and spirits; he was confident about the tragedy and the epic: he and his wife therefore settled down to confront an immediate prospect of success and pleasure.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading Everything had been delightful; everybody had been nice to her; no end of people had talked about Lucian and his new play--she was dreaming already of the glories of the first night and of the radiance which would centre about herself as the wife of the brilliant young author.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Everything had been delightful; everybody had been nice to her; no end of people had talked about Lucian and his new play--she was dreaming already of the glories of the first night and of the radiance which would centre about herself as the wife of the brilliant young author.
epicadjectiveUS /ˈepɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading Lucian had returned from Norway in equally good health and spirits; he was confident about the tragedy and the epic: he and his wife therefore settled down to confront an immediate prospect of success and pleasure.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Lucian had returned from Norway in equally good health and spirits; he was confident about the tragedy and the epic: he and his wife therefore settled down to confront an immediate prospect of success and pleasure.
every person
From this reading Everything had been delightful; everybody had been nice to her; no end of people had talked about Lucian and his new play--she was dreaming already of the glories of the first night and of the radiance which would centre about herself as the wife of the brilliant young author.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything had been delightful; everybody had been nice to her; no end of people had talked about Lucian and his new play--she was dreaming already of the glories of the first night and of the radiance which would centre about herself as the wife of the brilliant young author.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading When Lucian went back to town Haidee was winding up a short round of visits in the North; she rejoined him a week later in high spirits and excellent health.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Saxonstowe, who had come back to town for a few weeks before going abroad again, took to calling a good deal at the little house in Mayfair.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Everything had been delightful; everybody had been nice to her; no end of people had talked about Lucian and his new play--she was dreaming already of the glories of the first night and of the radiance which would centre about herself as the wife of the brilliant young author.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Saxonstowe, who had come back to town for a few weeks before going abroad again, took to calling a good deal at the little house in Mayfair.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Lucian had returned from Norway in equally good health and spirits; he was confident about the tragedy and the epic: he and his wife therefore settled down to confront an immediate prospect of success and pleasure.
gaieties
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From this reading Haidee resumed her usual round of social gaieties; Lucian was much busied with rehearsals at the theatre and long discussions with Harcourt; neither had a care nor an anxiety, and the wheels of their little world moved smoothly.
gloriesnounUS /ˈɡlɔːriz/
plural of “glory” — a state of high honor
From this reading Everything had been delightful; everybody had been nice to her; no end of people had talked about Lucian and his new play--she was dreaming already of the glories of the first night and of the radiance which would centre about herself as the wife of the brilliant young author.
the act of departing
From this reading Saxonstowe, who had come back to town for a few weeks before going abroad again, took to calling a good deal at the little house in Mayfair.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Lucian had returned from Norway in equally good health and spirits; he was confident about the tragedy and the epic: he and his wife therefore settled down to confront an immediate prospect of success and pleasure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Everything had been delightful; everybody had been nice to her; no end of people had talked about Lucian and his new play--she was dreaming already of the glories of the first night and of the radiance which would centre about herself as the wife of the brilliant young author.
Haidee
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From this reading When Lucian went back to town Haidee was winding up a short round of visits in the North; she rejoined him a week later in high spirits and excellent health.
Harcourt
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From this reading Haidee resumed her usual round of social gaieties; Lucian was much busied with rehearsals at the theatre and long discussions with Harcourt; neither had a care nor an anxiety, and the wheels of their little world moved smoothly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lucian had returned from Norway in equally good health and spirits; he was confident about the tragedy and the epic: he and his wife therefore settled down to confront an immediate prospect of success and pleasure.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading When Lucian went back to town Haidee was winding up a short round of visits in the North; she rejoined him a week later in high spirits and excellent health.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Everything had been delightful; everybody had been nice to her; no end of people had talked about Lucian and his new play--she was dreaming already of the glories of the first night and of the radiance which would centre about herself as the wife of the brilliant young author.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Everything had been delightful; everybody had been nice to her; no end of people had talked about Lucian and his new play--she was dreaming already of the glories of the first night and of the radiance which would centre about herself as the wife of the brilliant young author.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading When Lucian went back to town Haidee was winding up a short round of visits in the North; she rejoined him a week later in high spirits and excellent health.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Lucian went back to town Haidee was winding up a short round of visits in the North; she rejoined him a week later in high spirits and excellent health.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Everything had been delightful; everybody had been nice to her; no end of people had talked about Lucian and his new play--she was dreaming already of the glories of the first night and of the radiance which would centre about herself as the wife of the brilliant young author.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Saxonstowe, who had come back to town for a few weeks before going abroad again, took to calling a good deal at the little house in Mayfair.
of the present time and place
From this reading Lucian had returned from Norway in equally good health and spirits; he was confident about the tragedy and the epic: he and his wife therefore settled down to confront an immediate prospect of success and pleasure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Lucian went back to town Haidee was winding up a short round of visits in the North; she rejoined him a week later in high spirits and excellent health.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading When Lucian went back to town Haidee was winding up a short round of visits in the North; she rejoined him a week later in high spirits and excellent health.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Haidee resumed her usual round of social gaieties; Lucian was much busied with rehearsals at the theatre and long discussions with Harcourt; neither had a care nor an anxiety, and the wheels of their little world moved smoothly.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Haidee resumed her usual round of social gaieties; Lucian was much busied with rehearsals at the theatre and long discussions with Harcourt; neither had a care nor an anxiety, and the wheels of their little world moved smoothly.
Lucian
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From this reading When Lucian went back to town Haidee was winding up a short round of visits in the North; she rejoined him a week later in high spirits and excellent health.
Mayfair
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From this reading Saxonstowe, who had come back to town for a few weeks before going abroad again, took to calling a good deal at the little house in Mayfair.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Haidee resumed her usual round of social gaieties; Lucian was much busied with rehearsals at the theatre and long discussions with Harcourt; neither had a care nor an anxiety, and the wheels of their little world moved smoothly.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Haidee resumed her usual round of social gaieties; Lucian was much busied with rehearsals at the theatre and long discussions with Harcourt; neither had a care nor an anxiety, and the wheels of their little world moved smoothly.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Haidee resumed her usual round of social gaieties; Lucian was much busied with rehearsals at the theatre and long discussions with Harcourt; neither had a care nor an anxiety, and the wheels of their little world moved smoothly.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Everything had been delightful; everybody had been nice to her; no end of people had talked about Lucian and his new play--she was dreaming already of the glories of the first night and of the radiance which would centre about herself as the wife of the brilliant young author.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Everything had been delightful; everybody had been nice to her; no end of people had talked about Lucian and his new play--she was dreaming already of the glories of the first night and of the radiance which would centre about herself as the wife of the brilliant young author.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Everything had been delightful; everybody had been nice to her; no end of people had talked about Lucian and his new play--she was dreaming already of the glories of the first night and of the radiance which would centre about herself as the wife of the brilliant young author.
not any; not one
From this reading Everything had been delightful; everybody had been nice to her; no end of people had talked about Lucian and his new play--she was dreaming already of the glories of the first night and of the radiance which would centre about herself as the wife of the brilliant young author.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Haidee resumed her usual round of social gaieties; Lucian was much busied with rehearsals at the theatre and long discussions with Harcourt; neither had a care nor an anxiety, and the wheels of their little world moved smoothly.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading When Lucian went back to town Haidee was winding up a short round of visits in the North; she rejoined him a week later in high spirits and excellent health.
NorwaynounUS /ˈnɔːrweɪ/
a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe on the western side of the Scandinavian Peninsula; achieved independence from Sweden in 1905
From this reading Lucian had returned from Norway in equally good health and spirits; he was confident about the tragedy and the epic: he and his wife therefore settled down to confront an immediate prospect of success and pleasure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Lucian went back to town Haidee was winding up a short round of visits in the North; she rejoined him a week later in high spirits and excellent health.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Everything had been delightful; everybody had been nice to her; no end of people had talked about Lucian and his new play--she was dreaming already of the glories of the first night and of the radiance which would centre about herself as the wife of the brilliant young author.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Everything had been delightful; everybody had been nice to her; no end of people had talked about Lucian and his new play--she was dreaming already of the glories of the first night and of the radiance which would centre about herself as the wife of the brilliant young author.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Lucian had returned from Norway in equally good health and spirits; he was confident about the tragedy and the epic: he and his wife therefore settled down to confront an immediate prospect of success and pleasure.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Lucian had returned from Norway in equally good health and spirits; he was confident about the tragedy and the epic: he and his wife therefore settled down to confront an immediate prospect of success and pleasure.
radiancenounUS /ˈreɪdiːəns/
the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
From this reading Everything had been delightful; everybody had been nice to her; no end of people had talked about Lucian and his new play--she was dreaming already of the glories of the first night and of the radiance which would centre about herself as the wife of the brilliant young author.
rehearsalsnounUS /rɪˈhɜːrsəlz/
plural of “rehearsal” — a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)
From this reading Haidee resumed her usual round of social gaieties; Lucian was much busied with rehearsals at the theatre and long discussions with Harcourt; neither had a care nor an anxiety, and the wheels of their little world moved smoothly.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading When Lucian went back to town Haidee was winding up a short round of visits in the North; she rejoined him a week later in high spirits and excellent health.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading Haidee resumed her usual round of social gaieties; Lucian was much busied with rehearsals at the theatre and long discussions with Harcourt; neither had a care nor an anxiety, and the wheels of their little world moved smoothly.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Lucian had returned from Norway in equally good health and spirits; he was confident about the tragedy and the epic: he and his wife therefore settled down to confront an immediate prospect of success and pleasure.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading When Lucian went back to town Haidee was winding up a short round of visits in the North; she rejoined him a week later in high spirits and excellent health.
Saxonstowe
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From this reading Saxonstowe, who had come back to town for a few weeks before going abroad again, took to calling a good deal at the little house in Mayfair.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Lucian had returned from Norway in equally good health and spirits; he was confident about the tragedy and the epic: he and his wife therefore settled down to confront an immediate prospect of success and pleasure.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Lucian went back to town Haidee was winding up a short round of visits in the North; she rejoined him a week later in high spirits and excellent health.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading When Lucian went back to town Haidee was winding up a short round of visits in the North; she rejoined him a week later in high spirits and excellent health.
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading Haidee resumed her usual round of social gaieties; Lucian was much busied with rehearsals at the theatre and long discussions with Harcourt; neither had a care nor an anxiety, and the wheels of their little world moved smoothly.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Haidee resumed her usual round of social gaieties; Lucian was much busied with rehearsals at the theatre and long discussions with Harcourt; neither had a care nor an anxiety, and the wheels of their little world moved smoothly.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading When Lucian went back to town Haidee was winding up a short round of visits in the North; she rejoined him a week later in high spirits and excellent health.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Lucian had returned from Norway in equally good health and spirits; he was confident about the tragedy and the epic: he and his wife therefore settled down to confront an immediate prospect of success and pleasure.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Everything had been delightful; everybody had been nice to her; no end of people had talked about Lucian and his new play--she was dreaming already of the glories of the first night and of the radiance which would centre about herself as the wife of the brilliant young author.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Lucian went back to town Haidee was winding up a short round of visits in the North; she rejoined him a week later in high spirits and excellent health.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Haidee resumed her usual round of social gaieties; Lucian was much busied with rehearsals at the theatre and long discussions with Harcourt; neither had a care nor an anxiety, and the wheels of their little world moved smoothly.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Haidee resumed her usual round of social gaieties; Lucian was much busied with rehearsals at the theatre and long discussions with Harcourt; neither had a care nor an anxiety, and the wheels of their little world moved smoothly.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Lucian had returned from Norway in equally good health and spirits; he was confident about the tragedy and the epic: he and his wife therefore settled down to confront an immediate prospect of success and pleasure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Lucian went back to town Haidee was winding up a short round of visits in the North; she rejoined him a week later in high spirits and excellent health.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Saxonstowe, who had come back to town for a few weeks before going abroad again, took to calling a good deal at the little house in Mayfair.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading When Lucian went back to town Haidee was winding up a short round of visits in the North; she rejoined him a week later in high spirits and excellent health.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Lucian had returned from Norway in equally good health and spirits; he was confident about the tragedy and the epic: he and his wife therefore settled down to confront an immediate prospect of success and pleasure.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When Lucian went back to town Haidee was winding up a short round of visits in the North; she rejoined him a week later in high spirits and excellent health.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Haidee resumed her usual round of social gaieties; Lucian was much busied with rehearsals at the theatre and long discussions with Harcourt; neither had a care nor an anxiety, and the wheels of their little world moved smoothly.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading When Lucian went back to town Haidee was winding up a short round of visits in the North; she rejoined him a week later in high spirits and excellent health.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Lucian went back to town Haidee was winding up a short round of visits in the North; she rejoined him a week later in high spirits and excellent health.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading When Lucian went back to town Haidee was winding up a short round of visits in the North; she rejoined him a week later in high spirits and excellent health.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Saxonstowe, who had come back to town for a few weeks before going abroad again, took to calling a good deal at the little house in Mayfair.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When Lucian went back to town Haidee was winding up a short round of visits in the North; she rejoined him a week later in high spirits and excellent health.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading Haidee resumed her usual round of social gaieties; Lucian was much busied with rehearsals at the theatre and long discussions with Harcourt; neither had a care nor an anxiety, and the wheels of their little world moved smoothly.
at the time that
From this reading When Lucian went back to town Haidee was winding up a short round of visits in the North; she rejoined him a week later in high spirits and excellent health.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Everything had been delightful; everybody had been nice to her; no end of people had talked about Lucian and his new play--she was dreaming already of the glories of the first night and of the radiance which would centre about herself as the wife of the brilliant young author.
which person or people
From this reading Saxonstowe, who had come back to town for a few weeks before going abroad again, took to calling a good deal at the little house in Mayfair.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Everything had been delightful; everybody had been nice to her; no end of people had talked about Lucian and his new play--she was dreaming already of the glories of the first night and of the radiance which would centre about herself as the wife of the brilliant young author.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading When Lucian went back to town Haidee was winding up a short round of visits in the North; she rejoined him a week later in high spirits and excellent health.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Haidee resumed her usual round of social gaieties; Lucian was much busied with rehearsals at the theatre and long discussions with Harcourt; neither had a care nor an anxiety, and the wheels of their little world moved smoothly.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Haidee resumed her usual round of social gaieties; Lucian was much busied with rehearsals at the theatre and long discussions with Harcourt; neither had a care nor an anxiety, and the wheels of their little world moved smoothly.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Everything had been delightful; everybody had been nice to her; no end of people had talked about Lucian and his new play--she was dreaming already of the glories of the first night and of the radiance which would centre about herself as the wife of the brilliant young author.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Everything had been delightful; everybody had been nice to her; no end of people had talked about Lucian and his new play--she was dreaming already of the glories of the first night and of the radiance which would centre about herself as the wife of the brilliant young author.
