Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading Then too, it was May day, a gloriously sunshiny May day, without the faintest trace of cloud in the deep blue sky.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She was up and about the house at her usual hour, for the day held promise of unusual interest.

later than; following

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

anew

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading First of all, Constance was coming to see her at ten o'clock.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Marjorie Dean, however, was not among the late sleepers.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

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

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She was up and about the house at her usual hour, for the day held promise of unusual interest.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Then too, it was May day, a gloriously sunshiny May day, without the faintest trace of cloud in the deep blue sky.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

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

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading Then too, it was May day, a gloriously sunshiny May day, without the faintest trace of cloud in the deep blue sky.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading First of all, Constance was coming to see her at ten o'clock.

-ing form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River

From this reading First of all, Constance was coming to see her at ten o'clock.

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

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading She was up and about the house at her usual hour, for the day held promise of unusual interest.

an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college

From this reading Marjorie Dean, however, was not among the late sleepers.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Then too, it was May day, a gloriously sunshiny May day, without the faintest trace of cloud in the deep blue sky.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

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

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

found in the ordinary course of events

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

superlative of “faint” — deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading Then too, it was May day, a gloriously sunshiny May day, without the faintest trace of cloud in the deep blue sky.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

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

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading First of all, Constance was coming to see her at ten o'clock.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She was up and about the house at her usual hour, for the day held promise of unusual interest.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

with glory or in a glorious manner

From this reading Then too, it was May day, a gloriously sunshiny May day, without the faintest trace of cloud in the deep blue sky.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading She was up and about the house at her usual hour, for the day held promise of unusual interest.

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

From this reading She was up and about the house at her usual hour, for the day held promise of unusual interest.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading She was up and about the house at her usual hour, for the day held promise of unusual interest.

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

From this reading She was up and about the house at her usual hour, for the day held promise of unusual interest.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Marjorie Dean, however, was not among the late sleepers.

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

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading She was up and about the house at her usual hour, for the day held promise of unusual interest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

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

From this reading Marjorie Dean, however, was not among the late sleepers.

plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

knowledge gained through tradition or anecdote

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

engage in

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

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

From this reading Marjorie Dean, however, was not among the late sleepers.

take part in a masquerade

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Then too, it was May day, a gloriously sunshiny May day, without the faintest trace of cloud in the deep blue sky.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Marjorie Dean, however, was not among the late sleepers.

according to the clock

From this reading First of all, Constance was coming to see her at ten o'clock.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

owed as a debt

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading She was up and about the house at her usual hour, for the day held promise of unusual interest.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading First of all, Constance was coming to see her at ten o'clock.

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

From this reading She was up and about the house at her usual hour, for the day held promise of unusual interest.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Then too, it was May day, a gloriously sunshiny May day, without the faintest trace of cloud in the deep blue sky.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

plural of “sleeper” — a rester who is sleeping

From this reading Marjorie Dean, however, was not among the late sleepers.

coming after or following

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

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

From this reading Then too, it was May day, a gloriously sunshiny May day, without the faintest trace of cloud in the deep blue sky.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading First of all, Constance was coming to see her at ten o'clock.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

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

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then too, it was May day, a gloriously sunshiny May day, without the faintest trace of cloud in the deep blue sky.

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

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

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

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

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

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Then too, it was May day, a gloriously sunshiny May day, without the faintest trace of cloud in the deep blue sky.

a just detectable amount

From this reading Then too, it was May day, a gloriously sunshiny May day, without the faintest trace of cloud in the deep blue sky.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading She was up and about the house at her usual hour, for the day held promise of unusual interest.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading She was up and about the house at her usual hour, for the day held promise of unusual interest.

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

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

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

From this reading THE EXPLANATION Owing to the fervent manner in which each succeeding dance was encored, it was after midnight before the fairy-tale masquerade came to an end and the lords and ladies of fairy lore became everyday boys and girls again; and went home congratulating themselves on the blessed fact that to-morrow was Saturday and that they could make up lost sleep the next morning.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Then too, it was May day, a gloriously sunshiny May day, without the faintest trace of cloud in the deep blue sky.