used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Having survived the season, and having borne the severe Lenten mortification implied in not capering nightly to the tune of two or three fiddles and a piano, the world arose after Easter like a giant refreshed with wine, and enjoyed a final fling before breaking up for the summer.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Having survived the season, and having borne the severe Lenten mortification implied in not capering nightly to the tune of two or three fiddles and a piano, the world arose after Easter like a giant refreshed with wine, and enjoyed a final fling before breaking up for the summer.
(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 As for the rest, there was little change at all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Meanwhile, the lives of some of the other persons concerned in this history were less idyllic, and very probably more satisfactory to themselves.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Instead of sitting in corners together, the couples who had anything to say to one another now stood or sat in the deep embrasures, glancing up at the starlit sky to see whether the dawn were yet breaking.
any thing at all
From this reading Instead of sitting in corners together, the couples who had anything to say to one another now stood or sat in the deep embrasures, glancing up at the starlit sky to see whether the dawn were yet breaking.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Having survived the season, and having borne the severe Lenten mortification implied in not capering nightly to the tune of two or three fiddles and a piano, the world arose after Easter like a giant refreshed with wine, and enjoyed a final fling before breaking up for the summer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Having danced with the windows shut, it now danced with the windows open, and found the change delightful, as indeed it is.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Instead of sitting in corners together, the couples who had anything to say to one another now stood or sat in the deep embrasures, glancing up at the starlit sky to see whether the dawn were yet breaking.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Having survived the season, and having borne the severe Lenten mortification implied in not capering nightly to the tune of two or three fiddles and a piano, the world arose after Easter like a giant refreshed with wine, and enjoyed a final fling before breaking up for the summer.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading Having survived the season, and having borne the severe Lenten mortification implied in not capering nightly to the tune of two or three fiddles and a piano, the world arose after Easter like a giant refreshed with wine, and enjoyed a final fling before breaking up for the summer.
the act of breaking something
From this reading Having survived the season, and having borne the severe Lenten mortification implied in not capering nightly to the tune of two or three fiddles and a piano, the world arose after Easter like a giant refreshed with wine, and enjoyed a final fling before breaking up for the summer.
capering
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From this reading Having survived the season, and having borne the severe Lenten mortification implied in not capering nightly to the tune of two or three fiddles and a piano, the world arose after Easter like a giant refreshed with wine, and enjoyed a final fling before breaking up for the summer.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Having danced with the windows shut, it now danced with the windows open, and found the change delightful, as indeed it is.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Meanwhile, the lives of some of the other persons concerned in this history were less idyllic, and very probably more satisfactory to themselves.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Instead of sitting in corners together, the couples who had anything to say to one another now stood or sat in the deep embrasures, glancing up at the starlit sky to see whether the dawn were yet breaking.
couplesnounUS /ˈkʌpəlz/
plural of “couple” — a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Instead of sitting in corners together, the couples who had anything to say to one another now stood or sat in the deep embrasures, glancing up at the starlit sky to see whether the dawn were yet breaking.
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading Having danced with the windows shut, it now danced with the windows open, and found the change delightful, as indeed it is.
the first light of day
From this reading Instead of sitting in corners together, the couples who had anything to say to one another now stood or sat in the deep embrasures, glancing up at the starlit sky to see whether the dawn were yet breaking.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Instead of sitting in corners together, the couples who had anything to say to one another now stood or sat in the deep embrasures, glancing up at the starlit sky to see whether the dawn were yet breaking.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Having danced with the windows shut, it now danced with the windows open, and found the change delightful, as indeed it is.
EasternounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading Having survived the season, and having borne the severe Lenten mortification implied in not capering nightly to the tune of two or three fiddles and a piano, the world arose after Easter like a giant refreshed with wine, and enjoyed a final fling before breaking up for the summer.
embrasures
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From this reading Instead of sitting in corners together, the couples who had anything to say to one another now stood or sat in the deep embrasures, glancing up at the starlit sky to see whether the dawn were yet breaking.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Having survived the season, and having borne the severe Lenten mortification implied in not capering nightly to the tune of two or three fiddles and a piano, the world arose after Easter like a giant refreshed with wine, and enjoyed a final fling before breaking up for the summer.
fiddlesnounUS /ˈfɪdəlz/
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 Having survived the season, and having borne the severe Lenten mortification implied in not capering nightly to the tune of two or three fiddles and a piano, the world arose after Easter like a giant refreshed with wine, and enjoyed a final fling before breaking up for the summer.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Having survived the season, and having borne the severe Lenten mortification implied in not capering nightly to the tune of two or three fiddles and a piano, the world arose after Easter like a giant refreshed with wine, and enjoyed a final fling before breaking up for the summer.
flingverbUS /flɪŋ/
throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Having survived the season, and having borne the severe Lenten mortification implied in not capering nightly to the tune of two or three fiddles and a piano, the world arose after Easter like a giant refreshed with wine, and enjoyed a final fling before breaking up for the summer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Having survived the season, and having borne the severe Lenten mortification implied in not capering nightly to the tune of two or three fiddles and a piano, the world arose after Easter like a giant refreshed with wine, and enjoyed a final fling before breaking up for the summer.
set up or found
From this reading Having danced with the windows shut, it now danced with the windows open, and found the change delightful, as indeed it is.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading Having survived the season, and having borne the severe Lenten mortification implied in not capering nightly to the tune of two or three fiddles and a piano, the world arose after Easter like a giant refreshed with wine, and enjoyed a final fling before breaking up for the summer.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Instead of sitting in corners together, the couples who had anything to say to one another now stood or sat in the deep embrasures, glancing up at the starlit sky to see whether the dawn were yet breaking.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Instead of sitting in corners together, the couples who had anything to say to one another now stood or sat in the deep embrasures, glancing up at the starlit sky to see whether the dawn were yet breaking.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having survived the season, and having borne the severe Lenten mortification implied in not capering nightly to the tune of two or three fiddles and a piano, the world arose after Easter like a giant refreshed with wine, and enjoyed a final fling before breaking up for the summer.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Meanwhile, the lives of some of the other persons concerned in this history were less idyllic, and very probably more satisfactory to themselves.
idyllicadjectiveUS /aɪˈdɪlɪk/
excellent and delightful in all respects
From this reading Meanwhile, the lives of some of the other persons concerned in this history were less idyllic, and very probably more satisfactory to themselves.
impliedverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading Having survived the season, and having borne the severe Lenten mortification implied in not capering nightly to the tune of two or three fiddles and a piano, the world arose after Easter like a giant refreshed with wine, and enjoyed a final fling before breaking up for the summer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Meanwhile, the lives of some of the other persons concerned in this history were less idyllic, and very probably more satisfactory to themselves.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Having danced with the windows shut, it now danced with the windows open, and found the change delightful, as indeed it is.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of sitting in corners together, the couples who had anything to say to one another now stood or sat in the deep embrasures, glancing up at the starlit sky to see whether the dawn were yet breaking.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Having danced with the windows shut, it now danced with the windows open, and found the change delightful, as indeed it is.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Having danced with the windows shut, it now danced with the windows open, and found the change delightful, as indeed it is.
Lentenadjective
of or relating to or suitable for Lent
From this reading Having survived the season, and having borne the severe Lenten mortification implied in not capering nightly to the tune of two or three fiddles and a piano, the world arose after Easter like a giant refreshed with wine, and enjoyed a final fling before breaking up for the summer.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Meanwhile, the lives of some of the other persons concerned in this history were less idyllic, and very probably more satisfactory to themselves.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Having survived the season, and having borne the severe Lenten mortification implied in not capering nightly to the tune of two or three fiddles and a piano, the world arose after Easter like a giant refreshed with wine, and enjoyed a final fling before breaking up for the summer.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As for the rest, there was little change at all.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Meanwhile, the lives of some of the other persons concerned in this history were less idyllic, and very probably more satisfactory to themselves.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, the lives of some of the other persons concerned in this history were less idyllic, and very probably more satisfactory to themselves.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Meanwhile, the lives of some of the other persons concerned in this history were less idyllic, and very probably more satisfactory to themselves.
mortificationnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəfkeɪʃən/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading Having survived the season, and having borne the severe Lenten mortification implied in not capering nightly to the tune of two or three fiddles and a piano, the world arose after Easter like a giant refreshed with wine, and enjoyed a final fling before breaking up for the summer.
nightlyadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪtli/
happening every night
From this reading Having survived the season, and having borne the severe Lenten mortification implied in not capering nightly to the tune of two or three fiddles and a piano, the world arose after Easter like a giant refreshed with wine, and enjoyed a final fling before breaking up for the summer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Having survived the season, and having borne the severe Lenten mortification implied in not capering nightly to the tune of two or three fiddles and a piano, the world arose after Easter like a giant refreshed with wine, and enjoyed a final fling before breaking up for the summer.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Having danced with the windows shut, it now danced with the windows open, and found the change delightful, as indeed it is.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Meanwhile, the lives of some of the other persons concerned in this history were less idyllic, and very probably more satisfactory to themselves.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Instead of sitting in corners together, the couples who had anything to say to one another now stood or sat in the deep embrasures, glancing up at the starlit sky to see whether the dawn were yet breaking.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Having danced with the windows shut, it now danced with the windows open, and found the change delightful, as indeed it is.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Having survived the season, and having borne the severe Lenten mortification implied in not capering nightly to the tune of two or three fiddles and a piano, the world arose after Easter like a giant refreshed with wine, and enjoyed a final fling before breaking up for the summer.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Meanwhile, the lives of some of the other persons concerned in this history were less idyllic, and very probably more satisfactory to themselves.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Meanwhile, the lives of some of the other persons concerned in this history were less idyllic, and very probably more satisfactory to themselves.
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading Having survived the season, and having borne the severe Lenten mortification implied in not capering nightly to the tune of two or three fiddles and a piano, the world arose after Easter like a giant refreshed with wine, and enjoyed a final fling before breaking up for the summer.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Meanwhile, the lives of some of the other persons concerned in this history were less idyllic, and very probably more satisfactory to themselves.
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading Having survived the season, and having borne the severe Lenten mortification implied in not capering nightly to the tune of two or three fiddles and a piano, the world arose after Easter like a giant refreshed with wine, and enjoyed a final fling before breaking up for the summer.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading As for the rest, there was little change at all.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Instead of sitting in corners together, the couples who had anything to say to one another now stood or sat in the deep embrasures, glancing up at the starlit sky to see whether the dawn were yet breaking.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading Meanwhile, the lives of some of the other persons concerned in this history were less idyllic, and very probably more satisfactory to themselves.
express in words
From this reading Instead of sitting in corners together, the couples who had anything to say to one another now stood or sat in the deep embrasures, glancing up at the starlit sky to see whether the dawn were yet breaking.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Having survived the season, and having borne the severe Lenten mortification implied in not capering nightly to the tune of two or three fiddles and a piano, the world arose after Easter like a giant refreshed with wine, and enjoyed a final fling before breaking up for the summer.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Instead of sitting in corners together, the couples who had anything to say to one another now stood or sat in the deep embrasures, glancing up at the starlit sky to see whether the dawn were yet breaking.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading Having survived the season, and having borne the severe Lenten mortification implied in not capering nightly to the tune of two or three fiddles and a piano, the world arose after Easter like a giant refreshed with wine, and enjoyed a final fling before breaking up for the summer.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Having danced with the windows shut, it now danced with the windows open, and found the change delightful, as indeed it is.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Instead of sitting in corners together, the couples who had anything to say to one another now stood or sat in the deep embrasures, glancing up at the starlit sky to see whether the dawn were yet breaking.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Instead of sitting in corners together, the couples who had anything to say to one another now stood or sat in the deep embrasures, glancing up at the starlit sky to see whether the dawn were yet breaking.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Meanwhile, the lives of some of the other persons concerned in this history were less idyllic, and very probably more satisfactory to themselves.
starlitadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrlɪt/
lighted only by stars
From this reading Instead of sitting in corners together, the couples who had anything to say to one another now stood or sat in the deep embrasures, glancing up at the starlit sky to see whether the dawn were yet breaking.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Instead of sitting in corners together, the couples who had anything to say to one another now stood or sat in the deep embrasures, glancing up at the starlit sky to see whether the dawn were yet breaking.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Having survived the season, and having borne the severe Lenten mortification implied in not capering nightly to the tune of two or three fiddles and a piano, the world arose after Easter like a giant refreshed with wine, and enjoyed a final fling before breaking up for the summer.
survivedverbUS /sərˈvaɪvd/
past form of “survive” — continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading Having survived the season, and having borne the severe Lenten mortification implied in not capering nightly to the tune of two or three fiddles and a piano, the world arose after Easter like a giant refreshed with wine, and enjoyed a final fling before breaking up for the summer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Meanwhile, the lives of some of the other persons concerned in this history were less idyllic, and very probably more satisfactory to themselves.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Meanwhile, the lives of some of the other persons concerned in this history were less idyllic, and very probably more satisfactory to themselves.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As for the rest, there was little change at all.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile, the lives of some of the other persons concerned in this history were less idyllic, and very probably more satisfactory to themselves.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Having survived the season, and having borne the severe Lenten mortification implied in not capering nightly to the tune of two or three fiddles and a piano, the world arose after Easter like a giant refreshed with wine, and enjoyed a final fling before breaking up for the summer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Meanwhile, the lives of some of the other persons concerned in this history were less idyllic, and very probably more satisfactory to themselves.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Instead of sitting in corners together, the couples who had anything to say to one another now stood or sat in the deep embrasures, glancing up at the starlit sky to see whether the dawn were yet breaking.
tunenounUS /tuːn/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading Having survived the season, and having borne the severe Lenten mortification implied in not capering nightly to the tune of two or three fiddles and a piano, the world arose after Easter like a giant refreshed with wine, and enjoyed a final fling before breaking up for the summer.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Having survived the season, and having borne the severe Lenten mortification implied in not capering nightly to the tune of two or three fiddles and a piano, the world arose after Easter like a giant refreshed with wine, and enjoyed a final fling before breaking up for the summer.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Having survived the season, and having borne the severe Lenten mortification implied in not capering nightly to the tune of two or three fiddles and a piano, the world arose after Easter like a giant refreshed with wine, and enjoyed a final fling before breaking up for the summer.
precisely as stated
From this reading Meanwhile, the lives of some of the other persons concerned in this history were less idyllic, and very probably more satisfactory to themselves.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As for the rest, there was little change at all.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Meanwhile, the lives of some of the other persons concerned in this history were less idyllic, and very probably more satisfactory to themselves.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Instead of sitting in corners together, the couples who had anything to say to one another now stood or sat in the deep embrasures, glancing up at the starlit sky to see whether the dawn were yet breaking.
which person or people
From this reading Instead of sitting in corners together, the couples who had anything to say to one another now stood or sat in the deep embrasures, glancing up at the starlit sky to see whether the dawn were yet breaking.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Having danced with the windows shut, it now danced with the windows open, and found the change delightful, as indeed it is.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading Having survived the season, and having borne the severe Lenten mortification implied in not capering nightly to the tune of two or three fiddles and a piano, the world arose after Easter like a giant refreshed with wine, and enjoyed a final fling before breaking up for the summer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Having survived the season, and having borne the severe Lenten mortification implied in not capering nightly to the tune of two or three fiddles and a piano, the world arose after Easter like a giant refreshed with wine, and enjoyed a final fling before breaking up for the summer.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Having survived the season, and having borne the severe Lenten mortification implied in not capering nightly to the tune of two or three fiddles and a piano, the world arose after Easter like a giant refreshed with wine, and enjoyed a final fling before breaking up for the summer.
but in spite of that
From this reading Instead of sitting in corners together, the couples who had anything to say to one another now stood or sat in the deep embrasures, glancing up at the starlit sky to see whether the dawn were yet breaking.
