Chapter XXVIII

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

From this reading Mona, who has again been dancing with the duke, stopping near where the duchess is sitting, the latter beckons her to her side by a slight wave of her fan.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading Lights are blazing, fiddles are sounding; all the world is abroad to-night.

anew

From this reading Mona, who has again been dancing with the duke, stopping near where the duchess is sitting, the latter beckons her to her side by a slight wave of her fan.

(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 Lights are blazing, fiddles are sounding; all the world is abroad to-night.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The fourth dance has come to an end; cards are full; every one is settling down to work in earnest; already the first touch of satisfaction or of carefully-suppressed disappointment is making itself felt.

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

From this reading The fourth dance has come to an end; cards are full; every one is settling down to work in earnest; already the first touch of satisfaction or of carefully-suppressed disappointment is making itself felt.

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

From this reading HOW THE TOWERS WAKES INTO LIFE--AND HOW MONA SHOWS THE LIBRARY TO PAUL RODNEY.

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

From this reading Lights are blazing, fiddles are sounding; all the world is abroad to-night.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Even still, though the ball at the Towers has been opened long since by Mona and the Duke of Lauderdale, the flickering light of carriage-lamps is making the roads bright, by casting tiny rays upon the frosted ground.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading Even still, though the ball at the Towers has been opened long since by Mona and the Duke of Lauderdale, the flickering light of carriage-lamps is making the roads bright, by casting tiny rays upon the frosted ground.

third-person singular of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading Mona, who has again been dancing with the duke, stopping near where the duchess is sitting, the latter beckons her to her side by a slight wave of her fan.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Even still, though the ball at the Towers has been opened long since by Mona and the Duke of Lauderdale, the flickering light of carriage-lamps is making the roads bright, by casting tiny rays upon the frosted ground.

shining intensely

From this reading Lights are blazing, fiddles are sounding; all the world is abroad to-night.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Even still, though the ball at the Towers has been opened long since by Mona and the Duke of Lauderdale, the flickering light of carriage-lamps is making the roads bright, by casting tiny rays upon the frosted ground.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Even still, though the ball at the Towers has been opened long since by Mona and the Duke of Lauderdale, the flickering light of carriage-lamps is making the roads bright, by casting tiny rays upon the frosted ground.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading The fourth dance has come to an end; cards are full; every one is settling down to work in earnest; already the first touch of satisfaction or of carefully-suppressed disappointment is making itself felt.

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From this reading The fourth dance has come to an end; cards are full; every one is settling down to work in earnest; already the first touch of satisfaction or of carefully-suppressed disappointment is making itself felt.

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

From this reading Even still, though the ball at the Towers has been opened long since by Mona and the Duke of Lauderdale, the flickering light of carriage-lamps is making the roads bright, by casting tiny rays upon the frosted ground.

object formed by a mold

From this reading Even still, though the ball at the Towers has been opened long since by Mona and the Duke of Lauderdale, the flickering light of carriage-lamps is making the roads bright, by casting tiny rays upon the frosted ground.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The fourth dance has come to an end; cards are full; every one is settling down to work in earnest; already the first touch of satisfaction or of carefully-suppressed disappointment is making itself felt.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading The fourth dance has come to an end; cards are full; every one is settling down to work in earnest; already the first touch of satisfaction or of carefully-suppressed disappointment is making itself felt.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading Mona, who has again been dancing with the duke, stopping near where the duchess is sitting, the latter beckons her to her side by a slight wave of her fan.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading The fourth dance has come to an end; cards are full; every one is settling down to work in earnest; already the first touch of satisfaction or of carefully-suppressed disappointment is making itself felt.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The fourth dance has come to an end; cards are full; every one is settling down to work in earnest; already the first touch of satisfaction or of carefully-suppressed disappointment is making itself felt.

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

From this reading Mona, who has again been dancing with the duke, stopping near where the duchess is sitting, the latter beckons her to her side by a slight wave of her fan.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading Even still, though the ball at the Towers has been opened long since by Mona and the Duke of Lauderdale, the flickering light of carriage-lamps is making the roads bright, by casting tiny rays upon the frosted ground.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading The fourth dance has come to an end; cards are full; every one is settling down to work in earnest; already the first touch of satisfaction or of carefully-suppressed disappointment is making itself felt.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The fourth dance has come to an end; cards are full; every one is settling down to work in earnest; already the first touch of satisfaction or of carefully-suppressed disappointment is making itself felt.

divisible by two

From this reading Even still, though the ball at the Towers has been opened long since by Mona and the Duke of Lauderdale, the flickering light of carriage-lamps is making the roads bright, by casting tiny rays upon the frosted ground.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The fourth dance has come to an end; cards are full; every one is settling down to work in earnest; already the first touch of satisfaction or of carefully-suppressed disappointment is making itself felt.

strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)

From this reading Mona, who has again been dancing with the duke, stopping near where the duchess is sitting, the latter beckons her to her side by a slight wave of her fan.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The fourth dance has come to an end; cards are full; every one is settling down to work in earnest; already the first touch of satisfaction or of carefully-suppressed disappointment is making itself felt.

plural of “fiddle” — bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow

From this reading Lights are blazing, fiddles are sounding; all the world is abroad to-night.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The fourth dance has come to an end; cards are full; every one is settling down to work in earnest; already the first touch of satisfaction or of carefully-suppressed disappointment is making itself felt.

shining unsteadily

From this reading Even still, though the ball at the Towers has been opened long since by Mona and the Duke of Lauderdale, the flickering light of carriage-lamps is making the roads bright, by casting tiny rays upon the frosted ground.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading The fourth dance has come to an end; cards are full; every one is settling down to work in earnest; already the first touch of satisfaction or of carefully-suppressed disappointment is making itself felt.

(of glass) having a roughened coating resembling frost

From this reading Even still, though the ball at the Towers has been opened long since by Mona and the Duke of Lauderdale, the flickering light of carriage-lamps is making the roads bright, by casting tiny rays upon the frosted ground.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The fourth dance has come to an end; cards are full; every one is settling down to work in earnest; already the first touch of satisfaction or of carefully-suppressed disappointment is making itself felt.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Even still, though the ball at the Towers has been opened long since by Mona and the Duke of Lauderdale, the flickering light of carriage-lamps is making the roads bright, by casting tiny rays upon the frosted ground.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Even still, though the ball at the Towers has been opened long since by Mona and the Duke of Lauderdale, the flickering light of carriage-lamps is making the roads bright, by casting tiny rays upon the frosted ground.

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

From this reading Mona, who has again been dancing with the duke, stopping near where the duchess is sitting, the latter beckons her to her side by a slight wave of her fan.

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

From this reading HOW THE TOWERS WAKES INTO LIFE--AND HOW MONA SHOWS THE LIBRARY TO PAUL RODNEY.

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

From this reading The fourth dance has come to an end; cards are full; every one is settling down to work in earnest; already the first touch of satisfaction or of carefully-suppressed disappointment is making itself felt.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading HOW THE TOWERS WAKES INTO LIFE--AND HOW MONA SHOWS THE LIBRARY TO PAUL RODNEY.

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

From this reading Lights are blazing, fiddles are sounding; all the world is abroad to-night.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The fourth dance has come to an end; cards are full; every one is settling down to work in earnest; already the first touch of satisfaction or of carefully-suppressed disappointment is making itself felt.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Mona, who has again been dancing with the duke, stopping near where the duchess is sitting, the latter beckons her to her side by a slight wave of her fan.

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

From this reading Even still, though the ball at the Towers has been opened long since by Mona and the Duke of Lauderdale, the flickering light of carriage-lamps is making the roads bright, by casting tiny rays upon the frosted ground.

a room where books are kept

From this reading HOW THE TOWERS WAKES INTO LIFE--AND HOW MONA SHOWS THE LIBRARY TO PAUL RODNEY.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading HOW THE TOWERS WAKES INTO LIFE--AND HOW MONA SHOWS THE LIBRARY TO PAUL RODNEY.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Even still, though the ball at the Towers has been opened long since by Mona and the Duke of Lauderdale, the flickering light of carriage-lamps is making the roads bright, by casting tiny rays upon the frosted ground.

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

From this reading Lights are blazing, fiddles are sounding; all the world is abroad to-night.

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 Even still, though the ball at the Towers has been opened long since by Mona and the Duke of Lauderdale, the flickering light of carriage-lamps is making the roads bright, by casting tiny rays upon the frosted ground.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Even still, though the ball at the Towers has been opened long since by Mona and the Duke of Lauderdale, the flickering light of carriage-lamps is making the roads bright, by casting tiny rays upon the frosted ground.

an island to the northwest of Wales

From this reading HOW THE TOWERS WAKES INTO LIFE--AND HOW MONA SHOWS THE LIBRARY TO PAUL RODNEY.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Mona, who has again been dancing with the duke, stopping near where the duchess is sitting, the latter beckons her to her side by a slight wave of her fan.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Even still, though the ball at the Towers has been opened long since by Mona and the Duke of Lauderdale, the flickering light of carriage-lamps is making the roads bright, by casting tiny rays upon the frosted ground.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The fourth dance has come to an end; cards are full; every one is settling down to work in earnest; already the first touch of satisfaction or of carefully-suppressed disappointment is making itself felt.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Even still, though the ball at the Towers has been opened long since by Mona and the Duke of Lauderdale, the flickering light of carriage-lamps is making the roads bright, by casting tiny rays upon the frosted ground.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The fourth dance has come to an end; cards are full; every one is settling down to work in earnest; already the first touch of satisfaction or of carefully-suppressed disappointment is making itself felt.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading HOW THE TOWERS WAKES INTO LIFE--AND HOW MONA SHOWS THE LIBRARY TO PAUL RODNEY.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading Even still, though the ball at the Towers has been opened long since by Mona and the Duke of Lauderdale, the flickering light of carriage-lamps is making the roads bright, by casting tiny rays upon the frosted ground.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading Even still, though the ball at the Towers has been opened long since by Mona and the Duke of Lauderdale, the flickering light of carriage-lamps is making the roads bright, by casting tiny rays upon the frosted ground.

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

From this reading HOW THE TOWERS WAKES INTO LIFE--AND HOW MONA SHOWS THE LIBRARY TO PAUL RODNEY.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading The fourth dance has come to an end; cards are full; every one is settling down to work in earnest; already the first touch of satisfaction or of carefully-suppressed disappointment is making itself felt.

a gradual sinking to a lower level

From this reading The fourth dance has come to an end; cards are full; every one is settling down to work in earnest; already the first touch of satisfaction or of carefully-suppressed disappointment is making itself felt.

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading HOW THE TOWERS WAKES INTO LIFE--AND HOW MONA SHOWS THE LIBRARY TO PAUL RODNEY.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Mona, who has again been dancing with the duke, stopping near where the duchess is sitting, the latter beckons her to her side by a slight wave of her fan.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Even still, though the ball at the Towers has been opened long since by Mona and the Duke of Lauderdale, the flickering light of carriage-lamps is making the roads bright, by casting tiny rays upon the frosted ground.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Mona, who has again been dancing with the duke, stopping near where the duchess is sitting, the latter beckons her to her side by a slight wave of her fan.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading Mona, who has again been dancing with the duke, stopping near where the duchess is sitting, the latter beckons her to her side by a slight wave of her fan.

appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms

From this reading Lights are blazing, fiddles are sounding; all the world is abroad to-night.

not in physical motion

From this reading Even still, though the ball at the Towers has been opened long since by Mona and the Duke of Lauderdale, the flickering light of carriage-lamps is making the roads bright, by casting tiny rays upon the frosted ground.

fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

From this reading Mona, who has again been dancing with the duke, stopping near where the duchess is sitting, the latter beckons her to her side by a slight wave of her fan.

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

From this reading HOW THE TOWERS WAKES INTO LIFE--AND HOW MONA SHOWS THE LIBRARY TO PAUL RODNEY.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Even still, though the ball at the Towers has been opened long since by Mona and the Duke of Lauderdale, the flickering light of carriage-lamps is making the roads bright, by casting tiny rays upon the frosted ground.

very small

From this reading Even still, though the ball at the Towers has been opened long since by Mona and the Duke of Lauderdale, the flickering light of carriage-lamps is making the roads bright, by casting tiny rays upon the frosted ground.

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

From this reading HOW THE TOWERS WAKES INTO LIFE--AND HOW MONA SHOWS THE LIBRARY TO PAUL RODNEY.

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

From this reading Lights are blazing, fiddles are sounding; all the world is abroad to-night.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading The fourth dance has come to an end; cards are full; every one is settling down to work in earnest; already the first touch of satisfaction or of carefully-suppressed disappointment is making itself felt.

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading HOW THE TOWERS WAKES INTO LIFE--AND HOW MONA SHOWS THE LIBRARY TO PAUL RODNEY.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Even still, though the ball at the Towers has been opened long since by Mona and the Duke of Lauderdale, the flickering light of carriage-lamps is making the roads bright, by casting tiny rays upon the frosted ground.

plural of “wake” — the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)

From this reading HOW THE TOWERS WAKES INTO LIFE--AND HOW MONA SHOWS THE LIBRARY TO PAUL RODNEY.

one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading Mona, who has again been dancing with the duke, stopping near where the duchess is sitting, the latter beckons her to her side by a slight wave of her fan.

in or at the place that

From this reading Mona, who has again been dancing with the duke, stopping near where the duchess is sitting, the latter beckons her to her side by a slight wave of her fan.

which person or people

From this reading Mona, who has again been dancing with the duke, stopping near where the duchess is sitting, the latter beckons her to her side by a slight wave of her fan.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mona, who has again been dancing with the duke, stopping near where the duchess is sitting, the latter beckons her to her side by a slight wave of her fan.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The fourth dance has come to an end; cards are full; every one is settling down to work in earnest; already the first touch of satisfaction or of carefully-suppressed disappointment is making itself felt.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Lights are blazing, fiddles are sounding; all the world is abroad to-night.