Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading None entertain like the French; and the Duchess had, indeed, exhausted French art in turning the grand old place into a land of ravishing enchantment, with its many lights, its flowers, its works of art.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading In the gardens, its mellowing strains died away among the shrubs and over-hanging boughs.

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

From this reading In the gardens, its mellowing strains died away among the shrubs and over-hanging boughs.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading None entertain like the French; and the Duchess had, indeed, exhausted French art in turning the grand old place into a land of ravishing enchantment, with its many lights, its flowers, its works of art.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _In the field, men; at court, women!_ It was the evening of Portsmouth's long-awaited _bal masque_.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading In the gardens, its mellowing strains died away among the shrubs and over-hanging boughs.

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From this reading _In the field, men; at court, women!_ It was the evening of Portsmouth's long-awaited _bal masque_.

plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree

From this reading In the gardens, its mellowing strains died away among the shrubs and over-hanging boughs.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading In every nook and corner wandered at will the nobility--the richest--the greatest--in the land.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading _In the field, men; at court, women!_ It was the evening of Portsmouth's long-awaited _bal masque_.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading In the gardens, its mellowing strains died away among the shrubs and over-hanging boughs.

the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right

From this reading None entertain like the French; and the Duchess had, indeed, exhausted French art in turning the grand old place into a land of ravishing enchantment, with its many lights, its flowers, its works of art.

a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual

From this reading None entertain like the French; and the Duchess had, indeed, exhausted French art in turning the grand old place into a land of ravishing enchantment, with its many lights, its flowers, its works of art.

provide entertainment for

From this reading None entertain like the French; and the Duchess had, indeed, exhausted French art in turning the grand old place into a land of ravishing enchantment, with its many lights, its flowers, its works of art.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading _In the field, men; at court, women!_ It was the evening of Portsmouth's long-awaited _bal masque_.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In every nook and corner wandered at will the nobility--the richest--the greatest--in the land.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading None entertain like the French; and the Duchess had, indeed, exhausted French art in turning the grand old place into a land of ravishing enchantment, with its many lights, its flowers, its works of art.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading _In the field, men; at court, women!_ It was the evening of Portsmouth's long-awaited _bal masque_.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Music filled her palace with rhythmic sound.

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

From this reading None entertain like the French; and the Duchess had, indeed, exhausted French art in turning the grand old place into a land of ravishing enchantment, with its many lights, its flowers, its works of art.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading None entertain like the French; and the Duchess had, indeed, exhausted French art in turning the grand old place into a land of ravishing enchantment, with its many lights, its flowers, its works of art.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading In the gardens, its mellowing strains died away among the shrubs and over-hanging boughs.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading None entertain like the French; and the Duchess had, indeed, exhausted French art in turning the grand old place into a land of ravishing enchantment, with its many lights, its flowers, its works of art.

highest in quality

From this reading In every nook and corner wandered at will the nobility--the richest--the greatest--in the land.

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

From this reading None entertain like the French; and the Duchess had, indeed, exhausted French art in turning the grand old place into a land of ravishing enchantment, with its many lights, its flowers, its works of art.

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

From this reading Music filled her palace with rhythmic sound.

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

From this reading _In the field, men; at court, women!_ It was the evening of Portsmouth's long-awaited _bal masque_.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading None entertain like the French; and the Duchess had, indeed, exhausted French art in turning the grand old place into a land of ravishing enchantment, with its many lights, its flowers, its works of art.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading None entertain like the French; and the Duchess had, indeed, exhausted French art in turning the grand old place into a land of ravishing enchantment, with its many lights, its flowers, its works of art.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _In the field, men; at court, women!_ It was the evening of Portsmouth's long-awaited _bal masque_.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In the gardens, its mellowing strains died away among the shrubs and over-hanging boughs.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading In every nook and corner wandered at will the nobility--the richest--the greatest--in the land.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading None entertain like the French; and the Duchess had, indeed, exhausted French art in turning the grand old place into a land of ravishing enchantment, with its many lights, its flowers, its works of art.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading None entertain like the French; and the Duchess had, indeed, exhausted French art in turning the grand old place into a land of ravishing enchantment, with its many lights, its flowers, its works of art.

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

From this reading _In the field, men; at court, women!_ It was the evening of Portsmouth's long-awaited _bal masque_.

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 None entertain like the French; and the Duchess had, indeed, exhausted French art in turning the grand old place into a land of ravishing enchantment, with its many lights, its flowers, its works of art.

a party of guests wearing costumes and masks

From this reading _In the field, men; at court, women!_ It was the evening of Portsmouth's long-awaited _bal masque_.

the process of becoming mellow

From this reading In the gardens, its mellowing strains died away among the shrubs and over-hanging boughs.

the force of workers available

From this reading _In the field, men; at court, women!_ It was the evening of Portsmouth's long-awaited _bal masque_.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Music filled her palace with rhythmic sound.

a privileged class holding hereditary titles

From this reading In every nook and corner wandered at will the nobility--the richest--the greatest--in the land.

not one, and not any

From this reading None entertain like the French; and the Duchess had, indeed, exhausted French art in turning the grand old place into a land of ravishing enchantment, with its many lights, its flowers, its works of art.

a sheltered and secluded place

From this reading In every nook and corner wandered at will the nobility--the richest--the greatest--in the land.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _In the field, men; at court, women!_ It was the evening of Portsmouth's long-awaited _bal masque_.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading None entertain like the French; and the Duchess had, indeed, exhausted French art in turning the grand old place into a land of ravishing enchantment, with its many lights, its flowers, its works of art.

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

From this reading In the gardens, its mellowing strains died away among the shrubs and over-hanging boughs.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Music filled her palace with rhythmic sound.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading None entertain like the French; and the Duchess had, indeed, exhausted French art in turning the grand old place into a land of ravishing enchantment, with its many lights, its flowers, its works of art.

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

From this reading _In the field, men; at court, women!_ It was the evening of Portsmouth's long-awaited _bal masque_.

stunningly beautiful

From this reading None entertain like the French; and the Duchess had, indeed, exhausted French art in turning the grand old place into a land of ravishing enchantment, with its many lights, its flowers, its works of art.

recurring with measured regularity

From this reading Music filled her palace with rhythmic sound.

superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth

From this reading In every nook and corner wandered at will the nobility--the richest--the greatest--in the land.

plural of “shrub” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading In the gardens, its mellowing strains died away among the shrubs and over-hanging boughs.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Music filled her palace with rhythmic sound.

plural of “strain” — (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading In the gardens, its mellowing strains died away among the shrubs and over-hanging boughs.

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

From this reading _In the field, men; at court, women!_ It was the evening of Portsmouth's long-awaited _bal masque_.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading None entertain like the French; and the Duchess had, indeed, exhausted French art in turning the grand old place into a land of ravishing enchantment, with its many lights, its flowers, its works of art.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading In every nook and corner wandered at will the nobility--the richest--the greatest--in the land.

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

From this reading _In the field, men; at court, women!_ It was the evening of Portsmouth's long-awaited _bal masque_.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading In every nook and corner wandered at will the nobility--the richest--the greatest--in the land.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Music filled her palace with rhythmic sound.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading _In the field, men; at court, women!_ It was the evening of Portsmouth's long-awaited _bal masque_.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading None entertain like the French; and the Duchess had, indeed, exhausted French art in turning the grand old place into a land of ravishing enchantment, with its many lights, its flowers, its works of art.