used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "THEY'RE TO MEET AT ROSAMOND'S POND" A masquerade was in full swing at a mansion in Leicester Square.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Ventilation was a thing of little account.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading The subdued illumination was not without its advantage.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air of the ball-room was hot and stuffy.
albeitconjunctionUS /ɔːlˈbiːɪt/
although
From this reading The light, albeit there were a hundred candles or so in the sconces, on the panelled walls, and in the chandelier hanging from the decorated ceiling, and despite the assiduous snuffing by the servants, was dim.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The air of the ball-room was hot and stuffy.
assiduousadjectiveUS /əˈsɪdwəs/
marked by care and persistent effort
From this reading The light, albeit there were a hundred candles or so in the sconces, on the panelled walls, and in the chandelier hanging from the decorated ceiling, and despite the assiduous snuffing by the servants, was dim.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "THEY'RE TO MEET AT ROSAMOND'S POND" A masquerade was in full swing at a mansion in Leicester Square.
ball-room
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From this reading The air of the ball-room was hot and stuffy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The light, albeit there were a hundred candles or so in the sconces, on the panelled walls, and in the chandelier hanging from the decorated ceiling, and despite the assiduous snuffing by the servants, was dim.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading The light, albeit there were a hundred candles or so in the sconces, on the panelled walls, and in the chandelier hanging from the decorated ceiling, and despite the assiduous snuffing by the servants, was dim.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading The light, albeit there were a hundred candles or so in the sconces, on the panelled walls, and in the chandelier hanging from the decorated ceiling, and despite the assiduous snuffing by the servants, was dim.
chandeliernounUS /ʃændəˈlɪr/
branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling
From this reading The light, albeit there were a hundred candles or so in the sconces, on the panelled walls, and in the chandelier hanging from the decorated ceiling, and despite the assiduous snuffing by the servants, was dim.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading The light, albeit there were a hundred candles or so in the sconces, on the panelled walls, and in the chandelier hanging from the decorated ceiling, and despite the assiduous snuffing by the servants, was dim.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading The light, albeit there were a hundred candles or so in the sconces, on the panelled walls, and in the chandelier hanging from the decorated ceiling, and despite the assiduous snuffing by the servants, was dim.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading The light, albeit there were a hundred candles or so in the sconces, on the panelled walls, and in the chandelier hanging from the decorated ceiling, and despite the assiduous snuffing by the servants, was dim.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The light, albeit there were a hundred candles or so in the sconces, on the panelled walls, and in the chandelier hanging from the decorated ceiling, and despite the assiduous snuffing by the servants, was dim.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "THEY'RE TO MEET AT ROSAMOND'S POND" A masquerade was in full swing at a mansion in Leicester Square.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading The light, albeit there were a hundred candles or so in the sconces, on the panelled walls, and in the chandelier hanging from the decorated ceiling, and despite the assiduous snuffing by the servants, was dim.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading The air of the ball-room was hot and stuffy.
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From this reading The light, albeit there were a hundred candles or so in the sconces, on the panelled walls, and in the chandelier hanging from the decorated ceiling, and despite the assiduous snuffing by the servants, was dim.
illuminationnounUS /ˌɪluːməˈneɪʃən/
a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination
From this reading The subdued illumination was not without its advantage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "THEY'RE TO MEET AT ROSAMOND'S POND" A masquerade was in full swing at a mansion in Leicester Square.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The subdued illumination was not without its advantage.
LeicesternounUS /ˈlestər/
a largely agricultural county in central England
From this reading "THEY'RE TO MEET AT ROSAMOND'S POND" A masquerade was in full swing at a mansion in Leicester Square.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The light, albeit there were a hundred candles or so in the sconces, on the panelled walls, and in the chandelier hanging from the decorated ceiling, and despite the assiduous snuffing by the servants, was dim.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Ventilation was a thing of little account.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading "THEY'RE TO MEET AT ROSAMOND'S POND" A masquerade was in full swing at a mansion in Leicester Square.
masqueradeverbUS /ˌmæskərˈeɪd/
take part in a masquerade
From this reading "THEY'RE TO MEET AT ROSAMOND'S POND" A masquerade was in full swing at a mansion in Leicester Square.
come together
From this reading "THEY'RE TO MEET AT ROSAMOND'S POND" A masquerade was in full swing at a mansion in Leicester Square.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The subdued illumination was not without its advantage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The air of the ball-room was hot and stuffy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The light, albeit there were a hundred candles or so in the sconces, on the panelled walls, and in the chandelier hanging from the decorated ceiling, and despite the assiduous snuffing by the servants, was dim.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The light, albeit there were a hundred candles or so in the sconces, on the panelled walls, and in the chandelier hanging from the decorated ceiling, and despite the assiduous snuffing by the servants, was dim.
panelled
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From this reading The light, albeit there were a hundred candles or so in the sconces, on the panelled walls, and in the chandelier hanging from the decorated ceiling, and despite the assiduous snuffing by the servants, was dim.
PONDnounUS /pɑːnd/
a small lake
From this reading "THEY'RE TO MEET AT ROSAMOND'S POND" A masquerade was in full swing at a mansion in Leicester Square.
ROSAMOND'S
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From this reading "THEY'RE TO MEET AT ROSAMOND'S POND" A masquerade was in full swing at a mansion in Leicester Square.
sconcesnounUS /ˈskɑːnsɪz/
plural of “sconce” — a shelter or screen providing protection from enemy fire or from the weather
From this reading The light, albeit there were a hundred candles or so in the sconces, on the panelled walls, and in the chandelier hanging from the decorated ceiling, and despite the assiduous snuffing by the servants, was dim.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The light, albeit there were a hundred candles or so in the sconces, on the panelled walls, and in the chandelier hanging from the decorated ceiling, and despite the assiduous snuffing by the servants, was dim.
snuffingverbUS /ˈsnʌfɪŋ/
-ing form of “snuff” — sniff or smell inquiringly
From this reading The light, albeit there were a hundred candles or so in the sconces, on the panelled walls, and in the chandelier hanging from the decorated ceiling, and despite the assiduous snuffing by the servants, was dim.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The light, albeit there were a hundred candles or so in the sconces, on the panelled walls, and in the chandelier hanging from the decorated ceiling, and despite the assiduous snuffing by the servants, was dim.
make square
From this reading "THEY'RE TO MEET AT ROSAMOND'S POND" A masquerade was in full swing at a mansion in Leicester Square.
stuffyadjectiveUS /ˈstʌfi/
lacking fresh air
From this reading The air of the ball-room was hot and stuffy.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading The subdued illumination was not without its advantage.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading "THEY'RE TO MEET AT ROSAMOND'S POND" A masquerade was in full swing at a mansion in Leicester Square.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The air of the ball-room was hot and stuffy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The light, albeit there were a hundred candles or so in the sconces, on the panelled walls, and in the chandelier hanging from the decorated ceiling, and despite the assiduous snuffing by the servants, was dim.
THEY'RE
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From this reading "THEY'RE TO MEET AT ROSAMOND'S POND" A masquerade was in full swing at a mansion in Leicester Square.
a special situation
From this reading Ventilation was a thing of little account.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "THEY'RE TO MEET AT ROSAMOND'S POND" A masquerade was in full swing at a mansion in Leicester Square.
VentilationnounUS /ˌventəˈleɪʃən/
the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air
From this reading Ventilation was a thing of little account.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The light, albeit there were a hundred candles or so in the sconces, on the panelled walls, and in the chandelier hanging from the decorated ceiling, and despite the assiduous snuffing by the servants, was dim.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "THEY'RE TO MEET AT ROSAMOND'S POND" A masquerade was in full swing at a mansion in Leicester Square.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The light, albeit there were a hundred candles or so in the sconces, on the panelled walls, and in the chandelier hanging from the decorated ceiling, and despite the assiduous snuffing by the servants, was dim.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The subdued illumination was not without its advantage.
