used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In fact, I rather think a sweeter and more benevolent feeling came over me in all respects, for a soft mistiness settled on the crowd, and the dancers were peculiarly mazy.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After that I began to feel more charitable toward the foreign ministers.
(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 In fact, I rather think a sweeter and more benevolent feeling came over me in all respects, for a soft mistiness settled on the crowd, and the dancers were peculiarly mazy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The music stopped; the dancers locked arms, and moved toward an open door through which a fresh flood of light was pouring.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In fact, I rather think a sweeter and more benevolent feeling came over me in all respects, for a soft mistiness settled on the crowd, and the dancers were peculiarly mazy.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The music stopped; the dancers locked arms, and moved toward an open door through which a fresh flood of light was pouring.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading After that I began to feel more charitable toward the foreign ministers.
benevolentadjectiveUS /bəˈnevələnt/
intending or showing kindness
From this reading In fact, I rather think a sweeter and more benevolent feeling came over me in all respects, for a soft mistiness settled on the crowd, and the dancers were peculiarly mazy.
blandlyadverbUS /ˈblændli/
in a bland manner
From this reading I felt myself smiling blandly, and, in fact, glided into a state of dreamy enjoyment that was pleasant.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In fact, I rather think a sweeter and more benevolent feeling came over me in all respects, for a soft mistiness settled on the crowd, and the dancers were peculiarly mazy.
charitableadjectiveUS /ˈtʃærətəbəl/
relating to or characterized by charity
From this reading After that I began to feel more charitable toward the foreign ministers.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading In fact, I rather think a sweeter and more benevolent feeling came over me in all respects, for a soft mistiness settled on the crowd, and the dancers were peculiarly mazy.
damasknounUS /ˈdæməsk/
a table linen made from linen with a damask pattern
From this reading We followed into a great tent, hung all round with damask linen.
dancersnounUS /ˈdænsərz/
plural of “dancer” — a performer who dances professionally
From this reading In fact, I rather think a sweeter and more benevolent feeling came over me in all respects, for a soft mistiness settled on the crowd, and the dancers were peculiarly mazy.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The music stopped; the dancers locked arms, and moved toward an open door through which a fresh flood of light was pouring.
dreamyadjectiveUS /ˈdriːmi/
dreamy in mood or nature
From this reading I felt myself smiling blandly, and, in fact, glided into a state of dreamy enjoyment that was pleasant.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading I felt myself smiling blandly, and, in fact, glided into a state of dreamy enjoyment that was pleasant.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, I rather think a sweeter and more benevolent feeling came over me in all respects, for a soft mistiness settled on the crowd, and the dancers were peculiarly mazy.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading After that I began to feel more charitable toward the foreign ministers.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading In fact, I rather think a sweeter and more benevolent feeling came over me in all respects, for a soft mistiness settled on the crowd, and the dancers were peculiarly mazy.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I felt myself smiling blandly, and, in fact, glided into a state of dreamy enjoyment that was pleasant.
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading The music stopped; the dancers locked arms, and moved toward an open door through which a fresh flood of light was pouring.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading We followed into a great tent, hung all round with damask linen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In fact, I rather think a sweeter and more benevolent feeling came over me in all respects, for a soft mistiness settled on the crowd, and the dancers were peculiarly mazy.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading After that I began to feel more charitable toward the foreign ministers.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The music stopped; the dancers locked arms, and moved toward an open door through which a fresh flood of light was pouring.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading I felt myself smiling blandly, and, in fact, glided into a state of dreamy enjoyment that was pleasant.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading We followed into a great tent, hung all round with damask linen.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading We followed into a great tent, hung all round with damask linen.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading After that I began to feel more charitable toward the foreign ministers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, I rather think a sweeter and more benevolent feeling came over me in all respects, for a soft mistiness settled on the crowd, and the dancers were peculiarly mazy.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I felt myself smiling blandly, and, in fact, glided into a state of dreamy enjoyment that was pleasant.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The music stopped; the dancers locked arms, and moved toward an open door through which a fresh flood of light was pouring.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading We followed into a great tent, hung all round with damask linen.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading The music stopped; the dancers locked arms, and moved toward an open door through which a fresh flood of light was pouring.
mazyadjective
resembling a labyrinth in form or complexity
From this reading In fact, I rather think a sweeter and more benevolent feeling came over me in all respects, for a soft mistiness settled on the crowd, and the dancers were peculiarly mazy.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In fact, I rather think a sweeter and more benevolent feeling came over me in all respects, for a soft mistiness settled on the crowd, and the dancers were peculiarly mazy.
ministersnounUS /ˈmɪnəstərz/
plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading After that I began to feel more charitable toward the foreign ministers.
mistinessnoun
cloudiness resulting from haze or mist or vapor
From this reading In fact, I rather think a sweeter and more benevolent feeling came over me in all respects, for a soft mistiness settled on the crowd, and the dancers were peculiarly mazy.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading After that I began to feel more charitable toward the foreign ministers.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The music stopped; the dancers locked arms, and moved toward an open door through which a fresh flood of light was pouring.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading The music stopped; the dancers locked arms, and moved toward an open door through which a fresh flood of light was pouring.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I felt myself smiling blandly, and, in fact, glided into a state of dreamy enjoyment that was pleasant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I felt myself smiling blandly, and, in fact, glided into a state of dreamy enjoyment that was pleasant.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In fact, I rather think a sweeter and more benevolent feeling came over me in all respects, for a soft mistiness settled on the crowd, and the dancers were peculiarly mazy.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The music stopped; the dancers locked arms, and moved toward an open door through which a fresh flood of light was pouring.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In fact, I rather think a sweeter and more benevolent feeling came over me in all respects, for a soft mistiness settled on the crowd, and the dancers were peculiarly mazy.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading In fact, I rather think a sweeter and more benevolent feeling came over me in all respects, for a soft mistiness settled on the crowd, and the dancers were peculiarly mazy.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading I felt myself smiling blandly, and, in fact, glided into a state of dreamy enjoyment that was pleasant.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading The music stopped; the dancers locked arms, and moved toward an open door through which a fresh flood of light was pouring.
on the contrary
From this reading In fact, I rather think a sweeter and more benevolent feeling came over me in all respects, for a soft mistiness settled on the crowd, and the dancers were peculiarly mazy.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading In fact, I rather think a sweeter and more benevolent feeling came over me in all respects, for a soft mistiness settled on the crowd, and the dancers were peculiarly mazy.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading We followed into a great tent, hung all round with damask linen.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading In fact, I rather think a sweeter and more benevolent feeling came over me in all respects, for a soft mistiness settled on the crowd, and the dancers were peculiarly mazy.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading I felt myself smiling blandly, and, in fact, glided into a state of dreamy enjoyment that was pleasant.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading In fact, I rather think a sweeter and more benevolent feeling came over me in all respects, for a soft mistiness settled on the crowd, and the dancers were peculiarly mazy.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading I felt myself smiling blandly, and, in fact, glided into a state of dreamy enjoyment that was pleasant.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The music stopped; the dancers locked arms, and moved toward an open door through which a fresh flood of light was pouring.
sweeteradjectiveUS /ˈswiːtər/
comparative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading In fact, I rather think a sweeter and more benevolent feeling came over me in all respects, for a soft mistiness settled on the crowd, and the dancers were peculiarly mazy.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading We followed into a great tent, hung all round with damask linen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After that I began to feel more charitable toward the foreign ministers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After that I began to feel more charitable toward the foreign ministers.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading In fact, I rather think a sweeter and more benevolent feeling came over me in all respects, for a soft mistiness settled on the crowd, and the dancers were peculiarly mazy.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The music stopped; the dancers locked arms, and moved toward an open door through which a fresh flood of light was pouring.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After that I began to feel more charitable toward the foreign ministers.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading After that I began to feel more charitable toward the foreign ministers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I felt myself smiling blandly, and, in fact, glided into a state of dreamy enjoyment that was pleasant.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We followed into a great tent, hung all round with damask linen.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In fact, I rather think a sweeter and more benevolent feeling came over me in all respects, for a soft mistiness settled on the crowd, and the dancers were peculiarly mazy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The music stopped; the dancers locked arms, and moved toward an open door through which a fresh flood of light was pouring.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We followed into a great tent, hung all round with damask linen.
