Chapter VIII

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

From this reading The enchantress summons to a splendid hall: ---- ---- In gay festoons around Bloom'd many a wreath with rose and myrtle crown'd.

the state of being absent

From this reading Selina felt almost relieved by the certainty of Mordaunt's absence, for she still felt a degree of painful embarrassment in his presence, though she had taught herself no longer to expect any attention, and scarcely even recognizance from him in public.

past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to

From this reading Before the day arrived which had been fixed for Lady Eltondale's ball, to which Selina alluded in her letter to Mrs. Galton, a note from Lord Osselstone was received by the Viscountess, desiring her commands to Vienna, and informing her, that he and his nephew purposed immediately commencing a tour to the continent they had long meditated.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Selina felt almost relieved by the certainty of Mordaunt's absence, for she still felt a degree of painful embarrassment in his presence, though she had taught herself no longer to expect any attention, and scarcely even recognizance from him in public.

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

From this reading The enchantress summons to a splendid hall: ---- ---- In gay festoons around Bloom'd many a wreath with rose and myrtle crown'd.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Selina felt almost relieved by the certainty of Mordaunt's absence, for she still felt a degree of painful embarrassment in his presence, though she had taught herself no longer to expect any attention, and scarcely even recognizance from him in public.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The enchantress summons to a splendid hall: ---- ---- In gay festoons around Bloom'd many a wreath with rose and myrtle crown'd.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Before the day arrived which had been fixed for Lady Eltondale's ball, to which Selina alluded in her letter to Mrs. Galton, a note from Lord Osselstone was received by the Viscountess, desiring her commands to Vienna, and informing her, that he and his nephew purposed immediately commencing a tour to the continent they had long meditated.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Selina felt almost relieved by the certainty of Mordaunt's absence, for she still felt a degree of painful embarrassment in his presence, though she had taught herself no longer to expect any attention, and scarcely even recognizance from him in public.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading Before the day arrived which had been fixed for Lady Eltondale's ball, to which Selina alluded in her letter to Mrs. Galton, a note from Lord Osselstone was received by the Viscountess, desiring her commands to Vienna, and informing her, that he and his nephew purposed immediately commencing a tour to the continent they had long meditated.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Before the day arrived which had been fixed for Lady Eltondale's ball, to which Selina alluded in her letter to Mrs. Galton, a note from Lord Osselstone was received by the Viscountess, desiring her commands to Vienna, and informing her, that he and his nephew purposed immediately commencing a tour to the continent they had long meditated.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before the day arrived which had been fixed for Lady Eltondale's ball, to which Selina alluded in her letter to Mrs. Galton, a note from Lord Osselstone was received by the Viscountess, desiring her commands to Vienna, and informing her, that he and his nephew purposed immediately commencing a tour to the continent they had long meditated.

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From this reading The enchantress summons to a splendid hall: ---- ---- In gay festoons around Bloom'd many a wreath with rose and myrtle crown'd.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading --The nymphs, who late encompassing their queen Round her bright throne, like hov'ring clouds were seen, Now range themselves to wind the magic dance; The magic dance of pow'r, the dead to raise, Or draw embodied spirits down to gaze; Now pair by pair, now groupe by groupe unite, The loveliest forms in thousand folded light.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading --The nymphs, who late encompassing their queen Round her bright throne, like hov'ring clouds were seen, Now range themselves to wind the magic dance; The magic dance of pow'r, the dead to raise, Or draw embodied spirits down to gaze; Now pair by pair, now groupe by groupe unite, The loveliest forms in thousand folded light.

the state of being certain

From this reading Selina felt almost relieved by the certainty of Mordaunt's absence, for she still felt a degree of painful embarrassment in his presence, though she had taught herself no longer to expect any attention, and scarcely even recognizance from him in public.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading --The nymphs, who late encompassing their queen Round her bright throne, like hov'ring clouds were seen, Now range themselves to wind the magic dance; The magic dance of pow'r, the dead to raise, Or draw embodied spirits down to gaze; Now pair by pair, now groupe by groupe unite, The loveliest forms in thousand folded light.

plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Before the day arrived which had been fixed for Lady Eltondale's ball, to which Selina alluded in her letter to Mrs. Galton, a note from Lord Osselstone was received by the Viscountess, desiring her commands to Vienna, and informing her, that he and his nephew purposed immediately commencing a tour to the continent they had long meditated.

-ing form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Before the day arrived which had been fixed for Lady Eltondale's ball, to which Selina alluded in her letter to Mrs. Galton, a note from Lord Osselstone was received by the Viscountess, desiring her commands to Vienna, and informing her, that he and his nephew purposed immediately commencing a tour to the continent they had long meditated.

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading Before the day arrived which had been fixed for Lady Eltondale's ball, to which Selina alluded in her letter to Mrs. Galton, a note from Lord Osselstone was received by the Viscountess, desiring her commands to Vienna, and informing her, that he and his nephew purposed immediately commencing a tour to the continent they had long meditated.

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From this reading The enchantress summons to a splendid hall: ---- ---- In gay festoons around Bloom'd many a wreath with rose and myrtle crown'd.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading --The nymphs, who late encompassing their queen Round her bright throne, like hov'ring clouds were seen, Now range themselves to wind the magic dance; The magic dance of pow'r, the dead to raise, Or draw embodied spirits down to gaze; Now pair by pair, now groupe by groupe unite, The loveliest forms in thousand folded light.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Before the day arrived which had been fixed for Lady Eltondale's ball, to which Selina alluded in her letter to Mrs. Galton, a note from Lord Osselstone was received by the Viscountess, desiring her commands to Vienna, and informing her, that he and his nephew purposed immediately commencing a tour to the continent they had long meditated.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading --The nymphs, who late encompassing their queen Round her bright throne, like hov'ring clouds were seen, Now range themselves to wind the magic dance; The magic dance of pow'r, the dead to raise, Or draw embodied spirits down to gaze; Now pair by pair, now groupe by groupe unite, The loveliest forms in thousand folded light.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Selina felt almost relieved by the certainty of Mordaunt's absence, for she still felt a degree of painful embarrassment in his presence, though she had taught herself no longer to expect any attention, and scarcely even recognizance from him in public.

-ing form of “desire” — feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Before the day arrived which had been fixed for Lady Eltondale's ball, to which Selina alluded in her letter to Mrs. Galton, a note from Lord Osselstone was received by the Viscountess, desiring her commands to Vienna, and informing her, that he and his nephew purposed immediately commencing a tour to the continent they had long meditated.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading --The nymphs, who late encompassing their queen Round her bright throne, like hov'ring clouds were seen, Now range themselves to wind the magic dance; The magic dance of pow'r, the dead to raise, Or draw embodied spirits down to gaze; Now pair by pair, now groupe by groupe unite, The loveliest forms in thousand folded light.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading --The nymphs, who late encompassing their queen Round her bright throne, like hov'ring clouds were seen, Now range themselves to wind the magic dance; The magic dance of pow'r, the dead to raise, Or draw embodied spirits down to gaze; Now pair by pair, now groupe by groupe unite, The loveliest forms in thousand folded light.

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From this reading Before the day arrived which had been fixed for Lady Eltondale's ball, to which Selina alluded in her letter to Mrs. Galton, a note from Lord Osselstone was received by the Viscountess, desiring her commands to Vienna, and informing her, that he and his nephew purposed immediately commencing a tour to the continent they had long meditated.

the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public

From this reading Selina felt almost relieved by the certainty of Mordaunt's absence, for she still felt a degree of painful embarrassment in his presence, though she had taught herself no longer to expect any attention, and scarcely even recognizance from him in public.

possessing or existing in bodily form

From this reading --The nymphs, who late encompassing their queen Round her bright throne, like hov'ring clouds were seen, Now range themselves to wind the magic dance; The magic dance of pow'r, the dead to raise, Or draw embodied spirits down to gaze; Now pair by pair, now groupe by groupe unite, The loveliest forms in thousand folded light.

a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive

From this reading The enchantress summons to a splendid hall: ---- ---- In gay festoons around Bloom'd many a wreath with rose and myrtle crown'd.

broad in scope or content

From this reading --The nymphs, who late encompassing their queen Round her bright throne, like hov'ring clouds were seen, Now range themselves to wind the magic dance; The magic dance of pow'r, the dead to raise, Or draw embodied spirits down to gaze; Now pair by pair, now groupe by groupe unite, The loveliest forms in thousand folded light.

divisible by two

From this reading Selina felt almost relieved by the certainty of Mordaunt's absence, for she still felt a degree of painful embarrassment in his presence, though she had taught herself no longer to expect any attention, and scarcely even recognizance from him in public.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading Selina felt almost relieved by the certainty of Mordaunt's absence, for she still felt a degree of painful embarrassment in his presence, though she had taught herself no longer to expect any attention, and scarcely even recognizance from him in public.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Selina felt almost relieved by the certainty of Mordaunt's absence, for she still felt a degree of painful embarrassment in his presence, though she had taught herself no longer to expect any attention, and scarcely even recognizance from him in public.

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From this reading The enchantress summons to a splendid hall: ---- ---- In gay festoons around Bloom'd many a wreath with rose and myrtle crown'd.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading Before the day arrived which had been fixed for Lady Eltondale's ball, to which Selina alluded in her letter to Mrs. Galton, a note from Lord Osselstone was received by the Viscountess, desiring her commands to Vienna, and informing her, that he and his nephew purposed immediately commencing a tour to the continent they had long meditated.

past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other

From this reading --The nymphs, who late encompassing their queen Round her bright throne, like hov'ring clouds were seen, Now range themselves to wind the magic dance; The magic dance of pow'r, the dead to raise, Or draw embodied spirits down to gaze; Now pair by pair, now groupe by groupe unite, The loveliest forms in thousand folded light.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Before the day arrived which had been fixed for Lady Eltondale's ball, to which Selina alluded in her letter to Mrs. Galton, a note from Lord Osselstone was received by the Viscountess, desiring her commands to Vienna, and informing her, that he and his nephew purposed immediately commencing a tour to the continent they had long meditated.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading --The nymphs, who late encompassing their queen Round her bright throne, like hov'ring clouds were seen, Now range themselves to wind the magic dance; The magic dance of pow'r, the dead to raise, Or draw embodied spirits down to gaze; Now pair by pair, now groupe by groupe unite, The loveliest forms in thousand folded light.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Before the day arrived which had been fixed for Lady Eltondale's ball, to which Selina alluded in her letter to Mrs. Galton, a note from Lord Osselstone was received by the Viscountess, desiring her commands to Vienna, and informing her, that he and his nephew purposed immediately commencing a tour to the continent they had long meditated.

English scientist (cousin of Charles Darwin) who explored many fields including heredity, meteorology, statistics, psychology, and anthropology; founder of eugenics and first to use fingerprints for identification (1822-1911)

From this reading Before the day arrived which had been fixed for Lady Eltondale's ball, to which Selina alluded in her letter to Mrs. Galton, a note from Lord Osselstone was received by the Viscountess, desiring her commands to Vienna, and informing her, that he and his nephew purposed immediately commencing a tour to the continent they had long meditated.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading The enchantress summons to a splendid hall: ---- ---- In gay festoons around Bloom'd many a wreath with rose and myrtle crown'd.

a long fixed look

From this reading --The nymphs, who late encompassing their queen Round her bright throne, like hov'ring clouds were seen, Now range themselves to wind the magic dance; The magic dance of pow'r, the dead to raise, Or draw embodied spirits down to gaze; Now pair by pair, now groupe by groupe unite, The loveliest forms in thousand folded light.

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

From this reading --The nymphs, who late encompassing their queen Round her bright throne, like hov'ring clouds were seen, Now range themselves to wind the magic dance; The magic dance of pow'r, the dead to raise, Or draw embodied spirits down to gaze; Now pair by pair, now groupe by groupe unite, The loveliest forms in thousand folded light.

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

From this reading Before the day arrived which had been fixed for Lady Eltondale's ball, to which Selina alluded in her letter to Mrs. Galton, a note from Lord Osselstone was received by the Viscountess, desiring her commands to Vienna, and informing her, that he and his nephew purposed immediately commencing a tour to the continent they had long meditated.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The enchantress summons to a splendid hall: ---- ---- In gay festoons around Bloom'd many a wreath with rose and myrtle crown'd.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Before the day arrived which had been fixed for Lady Eltondale's ball, to which Selina alluded in her letter to Mrs. Galton, a note from Lord Osselstone was received by the Viscountess, desiring her commands to Vienna, and informing her, that he and his nephew purposed immediately commencing a tour to the continent they had long meditated.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading --The nymphs, who late encompassing their queen Round her bright throne, like hov'ring clouds were seen, Now range themselves to wind the magic dance; The magic dance of pow'r, the dead to raise, Or draw embodied spirits down to gaze; Now pair by pair, now groupe by groupe unite, The loveliest forms in thousand folded light.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Selina felt almost relieved by the certainty of Mordaunt's absence, for she still felt a degree of painful embarrassment in his presence, though she had taught herself no longer to expect any attention, and scarcely even recognizance from him in public.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Selina felt almost relieved by the certainty of Mordaunt's absence, for she still felt a degree of painful embarrassment in his presence, though she had taught herself no longer to expect any attention, and scarcely even recognizance from him in public.

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

From this reading Before the day arrived which had been fixed for Lady Eltondale's ball, to which Selina alluded in her letter to Mrs. Galton, a note from Lord Osselstone was received by the Viscountess, desiring her commands to Vienna, and informing her, that he and his nephew purposed immediately commencing a tour to the continent they had long meditated.

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From this reading --The nymphs, who late encompassing their queen Round her bright throne, like hov'ring clouds were seen, Now range themselves to wind the magic dance; The magic dance of pow'r, the dead to raise, Or draw embodied spirits down to gaze; Now pair by pair, now groupe by groupe unite, The loveliest forms in thousand folded light.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Before the day arrived which had been fixed for Lady Eltondale's ball, to which Selina alluded in her letter to Mrs. Galton, a note from Lord Osselstone was received by the Viscountess, desiring her commands to Vienna, and informing her, that he and his nephew purposed immediately commencing a tour to the continent they had long meditated.

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

From this reading The enchantress summons to a splendid hall: ---- ---- In gay festoons around Bloom'd many a wreath with rose and myrtle crown'd.

to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)

From this reading Before the day arrived which had been fixed for Lady Eltondale's ball, to which Selina alluded in her letter to Mrs. Galton, a note from Lord Osselstone was received by the Viscountess, desiring her commands to Vienna, and informing her, that he and his nephew purposed immediately commencing a tour to the continent they had long meditated.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Before the day arrived which had been fixed for Lady Eltondale's ball, to which Selina alluded in her letter to Mrs. Galton, a note from Lord Osselstone was received by the Viscountess, desiring her commands to Vienna, and informing her, that he and his nephew purposed immediately commencing a tour to the continent they had long meditated.

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

From this reading --The nymphs, who late encompassing their queen Round her bright throne, like hov'ring clouds were seen, Now range themselves to wind the magic dance; The magic dance of pow'r, the dead to raise, Or draw embodied spirits down to gaze; Now pair by pair, now groupe by groupe unite, The loveliest forms in thousand folded light.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Before the day arrived which had been fixed for Lady Eltondale's ball, to which Selina alluded in her letter to Mrs. Galton, a note from Lord Osselstone was received by the Viscountess, desiring her commands to Vienna, and informing her, that he and his nephew purposed immediately commencing a tour to the continent they had long meditated.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading --The nymphs, who late encompassing their queen Round her bright throne, like hov'ring clouds were seen, Now range themselves to wind the magic dance; The magic dance of pow'r, the dead to raise, Or draw embodied spirits down to gaze; Now pair by pair, now groupe by groupe unite, The loveliest forms in thousand folded light.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading --The nymphs, who late encompassing their queen Round her bright throne, like hov'ring clouds were seen, Now range themselves to wind the magic dance; The magic dance of pow'r, the dead to raise, Or draw embodied spirits down to gaze; Now pair by pair, now groupe by groupe unite, The loveliest forms in thousand folded light.

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 Before the day arrived which had been fixed for Lady Eltondale's ball, to which Selina alluded in her letter to Mrs. Galton, a note from Lord Osselstone was received by the Viscountess, desiring her commands to Vienna, and informing her, that he and his nephew purposed immediately commencing a tour to the continent they had long meditated.

for more time

From this reading Selina felt almost relieved by the certainty of Mordaunt's absence, for she still felt a degree of painful embarrassment in his presence, though she had taught herself no longer to expect any attention, and scarcely even recognizance from him in public.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Before the day arrived which had been fixed for Lady Eltondale's ball, to which Selina alluded in her letter to Mrs. Galton, a note from Lord Osselstone was received by the Viscountess, desiring her commands to Vienna, and informing her, that he and his nephew purposed immediately commencing a tour to the continent they had long meditated.

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From this reading --The nymphs, who late encompassing their queen Round her bright throne, like hov'ring clouds were seen, Now range themselves to wind the magic dance; The magic dance of pow'r, the dead to raise, Or draw embodied spirits down to gaze; Now pair by pair, now groupe by groupe unite, The loveliest forms in thousand folded light.

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading --The nymphs, who late encompassing their queen Round her bright throne, like hov'ring clouds were seen, Now range themselves to wind the magic dance; The magic dance of pow'r, the dead to raise, Or draw embodied spirits down to gaze; Now pair by pair, now groupe by groupe unite, The loveliest forms in thousand folded light.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The enchantress summons to a splendid hall: ---- ---- In gay festoons around Bloom'd many a wreath with rose and myrtle crown'd.

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From this reading Before the day arrived which had been fixed for Lady Eltondale's ball, to which Selina alluded in her letter to Mrs. Galton, a note from Lord Osselstone was received by the Viscountess, desiring her commands to Vienna, and informing her, that he and his nephew purposed immediately commencing a tour to the continent they had long meditated.

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From this reading Selina felt almost relieved by the certainty of Mordaunt's absence, for she still felt a degree of painful embarrassment in his presence, though she had taught herself no longer to expect any attention, and scarcely even recognizance from him in public.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Before the day arrived which had been fixed for Lady Eltondale's ball, to which Selina alluded in her letter to Mrs. Galton, a note from Lord Osselstone was received by the Viscountess, desiring her commands to Vienna, and informing her, that he and his nephew purposed immediately commencing a tour to the continent they had long meditated.

widely cultivated as a groundcover for its dark green shiny leaves and usually blue-violet flowers

From this reading The enchantress summons to a splendid hall: ---- ---- In gay festoons around Bloom'd many a wreath with rose and myrtle crown'd.

a son of your brother or sister

From this reading Before the day arrived which had been fixed for Lady Eltondale's ball, to which Selina alluded in her letter to Mrs. Galton, a note from Lord Osselstone was received by the Viscountess, desiring her commands to Vienna, and informing her, that he and his nephew purposed immediately commencing a tour to the continent they had long meditated.

not any; not one

From this reading Selina felt almost relieved by the certainty of Mordaunt's absence, for she still felt a degree of painful embarrassment in his presence, though she had taught herself no longer to expect any attention, and scarcely even recognizance from him in public.

a brief written record

From this reading Before the day arrived which had been fixed for Lady Eltondale's ball, to which Selina alluded in her letter to Mrs. Galton, a note from Lord Osselstone was received by the Viscountess, desiring her commands to Vienna, and informing her, that he and his nephew purposed immediately commencing a tour to the continent they had long meditated.

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

From this reading --The nymphs, who late encompassing their queen Round her bright throne, like hov'ring clouds were seen, Now range themselves to wind the magic dance; The magic dance of pow'r, the dead to raise, Or draw embodied spirits down to gaze; Now pair by pair, now groupe by groupe unite, The loveliest forms in thousand folded light.

plural of “nymph” — (classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden

From this reading --The nymphs, who late encompassing their queen Round her bright throne, like hov'ring clouds were seen, Now range themselves to wind the magic dance; The magic dance of pow'r, the dead to raise, Or draw embodied spirits down to gaze; Now pair by pair, now groupe by groupe unite, The loveliest forms in thousand folded light.

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From this reading SOTHEBY'S OBERON.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading --The nymphs, who late encompassing their queen Round her bright throne, like hov'ring clouds were seen, Now range themselves to wind the magic dance; The magic dance of pow'r, the dead to raise, Or draw embodied spirits down to gaze; Now pair by pair, now groupe by groupe unite, The loveliest forms in thousand folded light.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading --The nymphs, who late encompassing their queen Round her bright throne, like hov'ring clouds were seen, Now range themselves to wind the magic dance; The magic dance of pow'r, the dead to raise, Or draw embodied spirits down to gaze; Now pair by pair, now groupe by groupe unite, The loveliest forms in thousand folded light.

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

From this reading Before the day arrived which had been fixed for Lady Eltondale's ball, to which Selina alluded in her letter to Mrs. Galton, a note from Lord Osselstone was received by the Viscountess, desiring her commands to Vienna, and informing her, that he and his nephew purposed immediately commencing a tour to the continent they had long meditated.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading Selina felt almost relieved by the certainty of Mordaunt's absence, for she still felt a degree of painful embarrassment in his presence, though she had taught herself no longer to expect any attention, and scarcely even recognizance from him in public.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading --The nymphs, who late encompassing their queen Round her bright throne, like hov'ring clouds were seen, Now range themselves to wind the magic dance; The magic dance of pow'r, the dead to raise, Or draw embodied spirits down to gaze; Now pair by pair, now groupe by groupe unite, The loveliest forms in thousand folded light.

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

From this reading --The nymphs, who late encompassing their queen Round her bright throne, like hov'ring clouds were seen, Now range themselves to wind the magic dance; The magic dance of pow'r, the dead to raise, Or draw embodied spirits down to gaze; Now pair by pair, now groupe by groupe unite, The loveliest forms in thousand folded light.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Selina felt almost relieved by the certainty of Mordaunt's absence, for she still felt a degree of painful embarrassment in his presence, though she had taught herself no longer to expect any attention, and scarcely even recognizance from him in public.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Selina felt almost relieved by the certainty of Mordaunt's absence, for she still felt a degree of painful embarrassment in his presence, though she had taught herself no longer to expect any attention, and scarcely even recognizance from him in public.

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

From this reading Before the day arrived which had been fixed for Lady Eltondale's ball, to which Selina alluded in her letter to Mrs. Galton, a note from Lord Osselstone was received by the Viscountess, desiring her commands to Vienna, and informing her, that he and his nephew purposed immediately commencing a tour to the continent they had long meditated.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading --The nymphs, who late encompassing their queen Round her bright throne, like hov'ring clouds were seen, Now range themselves to wind the magic dance; The magic dance of pow'r, the dead to raise, Or draw embodied spirits down to gaze; Now pair by pair, now groupe by groupe unite, The loveliest forms in thousand folded light.

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading --The nymphs, who late encompassing their queen Round her bright throne, like hov'ring clouds were seen, Now range themselves to wind the magic dance; The magic dance of pow'r, the dead to raise, Or draw embodied spirits down to gaze; Now pair by pair, now groupe by groupe unite, The loveliest forms in thousand folded light.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading --The nymphs, who late encompassing their queen Round her bright throne, like hov'ring clouds were seen, Now range themselves to wind the magic dance; The magic dance of pow'r, the dead to raise, Or draw embodied spirits down to gaze; Now pair by pair, now groupe by groupe unite, The loveliest forms in thousand folded light.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Before the day arrived which had been fixed for Lady Eltondale's ball, to which Selina alluded in her letter to Mrs. Galton, a note from Lord Osselstone was received by the Viscountess, desiring her commands to Vienna, and informing her, that he and his nephew purposed immediately commencing a tour to the continent they had long meditated.

(law) a security entered into before a court with a condition to perform some act required by law; on failure to perform that act a sum is forfeited

From this reading Selina felt almost relieved by the certainty of Mordaunt's absence, for she still felt a degree of painful embarrassment in his presence, though she had taught herself no longer to expect any attention, and scarcely even recognizance from him in public.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading Selina felt almost relieved by the certainty of Mordaunt's absence, for she still felt a degree of painful embarrassment in his presence, though she had taught herself no longer to expect any attention, and scarcely even recognizance from him in public.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The enchantress summons to a splendid hall: ---- ---- In gay festoons around Bloom'd many a wreath with rose and myrtle crown'd.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading --The nymphs, who late encompassing their queen Round her bright throne, like hov'ring clouds were seen, Now range themselves to wind the magic dance; The magic dance of pow'r, the dead to raise, Or draw embodied spirits down to gaze; Now pair by pair, now groupe by groupe unite, The loveliest forms in thousand folded light.

only a very short time before

From this reading Selina felt almost relieved by the certainty of Mordaunt's absence, for she still felt a degree of painful embarrassment in his presence, though she had taught herself no longer to expect any attention, and scarcely even recognizance from him in public.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading --The nymphs, who late encompassing their queen Round her bright throne, like hov'ring clouds were seen, Now range themselves to wind the magic dance; The magic dance of pow'r, the dead to raise, Or draw embodied spirits down to gaze; Now pair by pair, now groupe by groupe unite, The loveliest forms in thousand folded light.

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From this reading Before the day arrived which had been fixed for Lady Eltondale's ball, to which Selina alluded in her letter to Mrs. Galton, a note from Lord Osselstone was received by the Viscountess, desiring her commands to Vienna, and informing her, that he and his nephew purposed immediately commencing a tour to the continent they had long meditated.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Selina felt almost relieved by the certainty of Mordaunt's absence, for she still felt a degree of painful embarrassment in his presence, though she had taught herself no longer to expect any attention, and scarcely even recognizance from him in public.

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From this reading SOTHEBY'S OBERON.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading --The nymphs, who late encompassing their queen Round her bright throne, like hov'ring clouds were seen, Now range themselves to wind the magic dance; The magic dance of pow'r, the dead to raise, Or draw embodied spirits down to gaze; Now pair by pair, now groupe by groupe unite, The loveliest forms in thousand folded light.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading The enchantress summons to a splendid hall: ---- ---- In gay festoons around Bloom'd many a wreath with rose and myrtle crown'd.

not in physical motion

From this reading Selina felt almost relieved by the certainty of Mordaunt's absence, for she still felt a degree of painful embarrassment in his presence, though she had taught herself no longer to expect any attention, and scarcely even recognizance from him in public.

a request to be present

From this reading The enchantress summons to a splendid hall: ---- ---- In gay festoons around Bloom'd many a wreath with rose and myrtle crown'd.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Selina felt almost relieved by the certainty of Mordaunt's absence, for she still felt a degree of painful embarrassment in his presence, though she had taught herself no longer to expect any attention, and scarcely even recognizance from him in public.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Before the day arrived which had been fixed for Lady Eltondale's ball, to which Selina alluded in her letter to Mrs. Galton, a note from Lord Osselstone was received by the Viscountess, desiring her commands to Vienna, and informing her, that he and his nephew purposed immediately commencing a tour to the continent they had long meditated.

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

From this reading The enchantress summons to a splendid hall: ---- ---- In gay festoons around Bloom'd many a wreath with rose and myrtle crown'd.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading --The nymphs, who late encompassing their queen Round her bright throne, like hov'ring clouds were seen, Now range themselves to wind the magic dance; The magic dance of pow'r, the dead to raise, Or draw embodied spirits down to gaze; Now pair by pair, now groupe by groupe unite, The loveliest forms in thousand folded light.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading --The nymphs, who late encompassing their queen Round her bright throne, like hov'ring clouds were seen, Now range themselves to wind the magic dance; The magic dance of pow'r, the dead to raise, Or draw embodied spirits down to gaze; Now pair by pair, now groupe by groupe unite, The loveliest forms in thousand folded light.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Before the day arrived which had been fixed for Lady Eltondale's ball, to which Selina alluded in her letter to Mrs. Galton, a note from Lord Osselstone was received by the Viscountess, desiring her commands to Vienna, and informing her, that he and his nephew purposed immediately commencing a tour to the continent they had long meditated.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Selina felt almost relieved by the certainty of Mordaunt's absence, for she still felt a degree of painful embarrassment in his presence, though she had taught herself no longer to expect any attention, and scarcely even recognizance from him in public.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading --The nymphs, who late encompassing their queen Round her bright throne, like hov'ring clouds were seen, Now range themselves to wind the magic dance; The magic dance of pow'r, the dead to raise, Or draw embodied spirits down to gaze; Now pair by pair, now groupe by groupe unite, The loveliest forms in thousand folded light.

the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.

From this reading --The nymphs, who late encompassing their queen Round her bright throne, like hov'ring clouds were seen, Now range themselves to wind the magic dance; The magic dance of pow'r, the dead to raise, Or draw embodied spirits down to gaze; Now pair by pair, now groupe by groupe unite, The loveliest forms in thousand folded light.

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

From this reading The enchantress summons to a splendid hall: ---- ---- In gay festoons around Bloom'd many a wreath with rose and myrtle crown'd.

a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area

From this reading Before the day arrived which had been fixed for Lady Eltondale's ball, to which Selina alluded in her letter to Mrs. Galton, a note from Lord Osselstone was received by the Viscountess, desiring her commands to Vienna, and informing her, that he and his nephew purposed immediately commencing a tour to the continent they had long meditated.

act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief

From this reading --The nymphs, who late encompassing their queen Round her bright throne, like hov'ring clouds were seen, Now range themselves to wind the magic dance; The magic dance of pow'r, the dead to raise, Or draw embodied spirits down to gaze; Now pair by pair, now groupe by groupe unite, The loveliest forms in thousand folded light.

the capital and largest city of Austria; located on the Danube in northeastern Austria; was the home of Beethoven and Brahms and Haydn and Mozart and Schubert and Strauss

From this reading Before the day arrived which had been fixed for Lady Eltondale's ball, to which Selina alluded in her letter to Mrs. Galton, a note from Lord Osselstone was received by the Viscountess, desiring her commands to Vienna, and informing her, that he and his nephew purposed immediately commencing a tour to the continent they had long meditated.

a wife or widow of a viscount

From this reading Before the day arrived which had been fixed for Lady Eltondale's ball, to which Selina alluded in her letter to Mrs. Galton, a note from Lord Osselstone was received by the Viscountess, desiring her commands to Vienna, and informing her, that he and his nephew purposed immediately commencing a tour to the continent they had long meditated.

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

From this reading Before the day arrived which had been fixed for Lady Eltondale's ball, to which Selina alluded in her letter to Mrs. Galton, a note from Lord Osselstone was received by the Viscountess, desiring her commands to Vienna, and informing her, that he and his nephew purposed immediately commencing a tour to the continent they had long meditated.

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

From this reading --The nymphs, who late encompassing their queen Round her bright throne, like hov'ring clouds were seen, Now range themselves to wind the magic dance; The magic dance of pow'r, the dead to raise, Or draw embodied spirits down to gaze; Now pair by pair, now groupe by groupe unite, The loveliest forms in thousand folded light.

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

From this reading Before the day arrived which had been fixed for Lady Eltondale's ball, to which Selina alluded in her letter to Mrs. Galton, a note from Lord Osselstone was received by the Viscountess, desiring her commands to Vienna, and informing her, that he and his nephew purposed immediately commencing a tour to the continent they had long meditated.

which person or people

From this reading --The nymphs, who late encompassing their queen Round her bright throne, like hov'ring clouds were seen, Now range themselves to wind the magic dance; The magic dance of pow'r, the dead to raise, Or draw embodied spirits down to gaze; Now pair by pair, now groupe by groupe unite, The loveliest forms in thousand folded light.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading --The nymphs, who late encompassing their queen Round her bright throne, like hov'ring clouds were seen, Now range themselves to wind the magic dance; The magic dance of pow'r, the dead to raise, Or draw embodied spirits down to gaze; Now pair by pair, now groupe by groupe unite, The loveliest forms in thousand folded light.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The enchantress summons to a splendid hall: ---- ---- In gay festoons around Bloom'd many a wreath with rose and myrtle crown'd.

flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes

From this reading The enchantress summons to a splendid hall: ---- ---- In gay festoons around Bloom'd many a wreath with rose and myrtle crown'd.