used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The pact was made, then: there was to be no talk of “arrangements” until the autumn, it was to be a clear summer of--“unreason,” Virginia teased him.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading And they were so weirdly and completely disguised--for Virginia was an adept at the art of masque and fancy-dress--that not one of her thousand acquaintances recognised her, or him; and they had much fun to watch the cheerful passages of Lois and many another, including Tarlyon and Hugo Cypress, who had both adopted the same fancy-dress in the form of an Assyrian beard each: with which Tarlyon looked quite magnificent and royal, and Hugo quite too comical.
adeptadjectiveUS /əˈdept/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading And they were so weirdly and completely disguised--for Virginia was an adept at the art of masque and fancy-dress--that not one of her thousand acquaintances recognised her, or him; and they had much fun to watch the cheerful passages of Lois and many another, including Tarlyon and Hugo Cypress, who had both adopted the same fancy-dress in the form of an Assyrian beard each: with which Tarlyon looked quite magnificent and royal, and Hugo quite too comical.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading And they were so weirdly and completely disguised--for Virginia was an adept at the art of masque and fancy-dress--that not one of her thousand acquaintances recognised her, or him; and they had much fun to watch the cheerful passages of Lois and many another, including Tarlyon and Hugo Cypress, who had both adopted the same fancy-dress in the form of an Assyrian beard each: with which Tarlyon looked quite magnificent and royal, and Hugo quite too comical.
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading So they had no thought of returning to England that spring or summer, and did not--except for one reckless night in April, to a masque at the Albert Hall.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading And once, as she passed him, Hugo caught her and insisted on her complaisance for the dance; but as she danced, she didn’t, of course, dare utter a word, lest he should recognise her and “cluck” the news to every one; though even so he might have perceived her had he not been so tipsy--“entirely to amuse the guests, lovely lady,” he earnestly assured her choking silence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And they were so weirdly and completely disguised--for Virginia was an adept at the art of masque and fancy-dress--that not one of her thousand acquaintances recognised her, or him; and they had much fun to watch the cheerful passages of Lois and many another, including Tarlyon and Hugo Cypress, who had both adopted the same fancy-dress in the form of an Assyrian beard each: with which Tarlyon looked quite magnificent and royal, and Hugo quite too comical.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So they had no thought of returning to England that spring or summer, and did not--except for one reckless night in April, to a masque at the Albert Hall.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading And they were so weirdly and completely disguised--for Virginia was an adept at the art of masque and fancy-dress--that not one of her thousand acquaintances recognised her, or him; and they had much fun to watch the cheerful passages of Lois and many another, including Tarlyon and Hugo Cypress, who had both adopted the same fancy-dress in the form of an Assyrian beard each: with which Tarlyon looked quite magnificent and royal, and Hugo quite too comical.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading So they had no thought of returning to England that spring or summer, and did not--except for one reckless night in April, to a masque at the Albert Hall.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading The pact was made, then: there was to be no talk of “arrangements” until the autumn, it was to be a clear summer of--“unreason,” Virginia teased him.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading And they were so weirdly and completely disguised--for Virginia was an adept at the art of masque and fancy-dress--that not one of her thousand acquaintances recognised her, or him; and they had much fun to watch the cheerful passages of Lois and many another, including Tarlyon and Hugo Cypress, who had both adopted the same fancy-dress in the form of an Assyrian beard each: with which Tarlyon looked quite magnificent and royal, and Hugo quite too comical.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And once, as she passed him, Hugo caught her and insisted on her complaisance for the dance; but as she danced, she didn’t, of course, dare utter a word, lest he should recognise her and “cluck” the news to every one; though even so he might have perceived her had he not been so tipsy--“entirely to amuse the guests, lovely lady,” he earnestly assured her choking silence.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading And once, as she passed him, Hugo caught her and insisted on her complaisance for the dance; but as she danced, she didn’t, of course, dare utter a word, lest he should recognise her and “cluck” the news to every one; though even so he might have perceived her had he not been so tipsy--“entirely to amuse the guests, lovely lady,” he earnestly assured her choking silence.
AssyriannounUS /əˈsɪriən/
an inhabitant of ancient Assyria
From this reading And they were so weirdly and completely disguised--for Virginia was an adept at the art of masque and fancy-dress--that not one of her thousand acquaintances recognised her, or him; and they had much fun to watch the cheerful passages of Lois and many another, including Tarlyon and Hugo Cypress, who had both adopted the same fancy-dress in the form of an Assyrian beard each: with which Tarlyon looked quite magnificent and royal, and Hugo quite too comical.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So they had no thought of returning to England that spring or summer, and did not--except for one reckless night in April, to a masque at the Albert Hall.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading The pact was made, then: there was to be no talk of “arrangements” until the autumn, it was to be a clear summer of--“unreason,” Virginia teased him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The pact was made, then: there was to be no talk of “arrangements” until the autumn, it was to be a clear summer of--“unreason,” Virginia teased him.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading And they were so weirdly and completely disguised--for Virginia was an adept at the art of masque and fancy-dress--that not one of her thousand acquaintances recognised her, or him; and they had much fun to watch the cheerful passages of Lois and many another, including Tarlyon and Hugo Cypress, who had both adopted the same fancy-dress in the form of an Assyrian beard each: with which Tarlyon looked quite magnificent and royal, and Hugo quite too comical.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And once, as she passed him, Hugo caught her and insisted on her complaisance for the dance; but as she danced, she didn’t, of course, dare utter a word, lest he should recognise her and “cluck” the news to every one; though even so he might have perceived her had he not been so tipsy--“entirely to amuse the guests, lovely lady,” he earnestly assured her choking silence.
the two together, not just one
From this reading And they were so weirdly and completely disguised--for Virginia was an adept at the art of masque and fancy-dress--that not one of her thousand acquaintances recognised her, or him; and they had much fun to watch the cheerful passages of Lois and many another, including Tarlyon and Hugo Cypress, who had both adopted the same fancy-dress in the form of an Assyrian beard each: with which Tarlyon looked quite magnificent and royal, and Hugo quite too comical.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And once, as she passed him, Hugo caught her and insisted on her complaisance for the dance; but as she danced, she didn’t, of course, dare utter a word, lest he should recognise her and “cluck” the news to every one; though even so he might have perceived her had he not been so tipsy--“entirely to amuse the guests, lovely lady,” he earnestly assured her choking silence.
CarnivalnounUS /ˈkɑːrnəvəl/
a festival marked by merrymaking and processions
From this reading Carnival, lovely carnival!
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading And once, as she passed him, Hugo caught her and insisted on her complaisance for the dance; but as she danced, she didn’t, of course, dare utter a word, lest he should recognise her and “cluck” the news to every one; though even so he might have perceived her had he not been so tipsy--“entirely to amuse the guests, lovely lady,” he earnestly assured her choking silence.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading And they were so weirdly and completely disguised--for Virginia was an adept at the art of masque and fancy-dress--that not one of her thousand acquaintances recognised her, or him; and they had much fun to watch the cheerful passages of Lois and many another, including Tarlyon and Hugo Cypress, who had both adopted the same fancy-dress in the form of an Assyrian beard each: with which Tarlyon looked quite magnificent and royal, and Hugo quite too comical.
chokingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃoʊ.kɪŋ/
Causing difficulty in breathing.
From this reading And once, as she passed him, Hugo caught her and insisted on her complaisance for the dance; but as she danced, she didn’t, of course, dare utter a word, lest he should recognise her and “cluck” the news to every one; though even so he might have perceived her had he not been so tipsy--“entirely to amuse the guests, lovely lady,” he earnestly assured her choking silence.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The pact was made, then: there was to be no talk of “arrangements” until the autumn, it was to be a clear summer of--“unreason,” Virginia teased him.
clucknounUS /klʌk/
the sound made by a hen (as in calling her chicks)
From this reading And once, as she passed him, Hugo caught her and insisted on her complaisance for the dance; but as she danced, she didn’t, of course, dare utter a word, lest he should recognise her and “cluck” the news to every one; though even so he might have perceived her had he not been so tipsy--“entirely to amuse the guests, lovely lady,” he earnestly assured her choking silence.
comicaladjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪkəl/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading And they were so weirdly and completely disguised--for Virginia was an adept at the art of masque and fancy-dress--that not one of her thousand acquaintances recognised her, or him; and they had much fun to watch the cheerful passages of Lois and many another, including Tarlyon and Hugo Cypress, who had both adopted the same fancy-dress in the form of an Assyrian beard each: with which Tarlyon looked quite magnificent and royal, and Hugo quite too comical.
complaisancenoun
a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
From this reading And once, as she passed him, Hugo caught her and insisted on her complaisance for the dance; but as she danced, she didn’t, of course, dare utter a word, lest he should recognise her and “cluck” the news to every one; though even so he might have perceived her had he not been so tipsy--“entirely to amuse the guests, lovely lady,” he earnestly assured her choking silence.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading And they were so weirdly and completely disguised--for Virginia was an adept at the art of masque and fancy-dress--that not one of her thousand acquaintances recognised her, or him; and they had much fun to watch the cheerful passages of Lois and many another, including Tarlyon and Hugo Cypress, who had both adopted the same fancy-dress in the form of an Assyrian beard each: with which Tarlyon looked quite magnificent and royal, and Hugo quite too comical.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading And once, as she passed him, Hugo caught her and insisted on her complaisance for the dance; but as she danced, she didn’t, of course, dare utter a word, lest he should recognise her and “cluck” the news to every one; though even so he might have perceived her had he not been so tipsy--“entirely to amuse the guests, lovely lady,” he earnestly assured her choking silence.
CypressnounUS /ˈsaɪprəs/
wood of any of various cypress trees especially of the genus Cupressus
From this reading And they were so weirdly and completely disguised--for Virginia was an adept at the art of masque and fancy-dress--that not one of her thousand acquaintances recognised her, or him; and they had much fun to watch the cheerful passages of Lois and many another, including Tarlyon and Hugo Cypress, who had both adopted the same fancy-dress in the form of an Assyrian beard each: with which Tarlyon looked quite magnificent and royal, and Hugo quite too comical.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading And once, as she passed him, Hugo caught her and insisted on her complaisance for the dance; but as she danced, she didn’t, of course, dare utter a word, lest he should recognise her and “cluck” the news to every one; though even so he might have perceived her had he not been so tipsy--“entirely to amuse the guests, lovely lady,” he earnestly assured her choking silence.
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading And once, as she passed him, Hugo caught her and insisted on her complaisance for the dance; but as she danced, she didn’t, of course, dare utter a word, lest he should recognise her and “cluck” the news to every one; though even so he might have perceived her had he not been so tipsy--“entirely to amuse the guests, lovely lady,” he earnestly assured her choking silence.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading And once, as she passed him, Hugo caught her and insisted on her complaisance for the dance; but as she danced, she didn’t, of course, dare utter a word, lest he should recognise her and “cluck” the news to every one; though even so he might have perceived her had he not been so tipsy--“entirely to amuse the guests, lovely lady,” he earnestly assured her choking silence.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading So they had no thought of returning to England that spring or summer, and did not--except for one reckless night in April, to a masque at the Albert Hall.
didn't
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From this reading And once, as she passed him, Hugo caught her and insisted on her complaisance for the dance; but as she danced, she didn’t, of course, dare utter a word, lest he should recognise her and “cluck” the news to every one; though even so he might have perceived her had he not been so tipsy--“entirely to amuse the guests, lovely lady,” he earnestly assured her choking silence.
disguisedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading And they were so weirdly and completely disguised--for Virginia was an adept at the art of masque and fancy-dress--that not one of her thousand acquaintances recognised her, or him; and they had much fun to watch the cheerful passages of Lois and many another, including Tarlyon and Hugo Cypress, who had both adopted the same fancy-dress in the form of an Assyrian beard each: with which Tarlyon looked quite magnificent and royal, and Hugo quite too comical.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading And they were so weirdly and completely disguised--for Virginia was an adept at the art of masque and fancy-dress--that not one of her thousand acquaintances recognised her, or him; and they had much fun to watch the cheerful passages of Lois and many another, including Tarlyon and Hugo Cypress, who had both adopted the same fancy-dress in the form of an Assyrian beard each: with which Tarlyon looked quite magnificent and royal, and Hugo quite too comical.
in a serious manner
From this reading And once, as she passed him, Hugo caught her and insisted on her complaisance for the dance; but as she danced, she didn’t, of course, dare utter a word, lest he should recognise her and “cluck” the news to every one; though even so he might have perceived her had he not been so tipsy--“entirely to amuse the guests, lovely lady,” he earnestly assured her choking silence.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading So they had no thought of returning to England that spring or summer, and did not--except for one reckless night in April, to a masque at the Albert Hall.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading And once, as she passed him, Hugo caught her and insisted on her complaisance for the dance; but as she danced, she didn’t, of course, dare utter a word, lest he should recognise her and “cluck” the news to every one; though even so he might have perceived her had he not been so tipsy--“entirely to amuse the guests, lovely lady,” he earnestly assured her choking silence.
divisible by two
From this reading And once, as she passed him, Hugo caught her and insisted on her complaisance for the dance; but as she danced, she didn’t, of course, dare utter a word, lest he should recognise her and “cluck” the news to every one; though even so he might have perceived her had he not been so tipsy--“entirely to amuse the guests, lovely lady,” he earnestly assured her choking silence.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading And once, as she passed him, Hugo caught her and insisted on her complaisance for the dance; but as she danced, she didn’t, of course, dare utter a word, lest he should recognise her and “cluck” the news to every one; though even so he might have perceived her had he not been so tipsy--“entirely to amuse the guests, lovely lady,” he earnestly assured her choking silence.
apart from; not including
From this reading So they had no thought of returning to England that spring or summer, and did not--except for one reckless night in April, to a masque at the Albert Hall.
fancy-dress
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From this reading And they were so weirdly and completely disguised--for Virginia was an adept at the art of masque and fancy-dress--that not one of her thousand acquaintances recognised her, or him; and they had much fun to watch the cheerful passages of Lois and many another, including Tarlyon and Hugo Cypress, who had both adopted the same fancy-dress in the form of an Assyrian beard each: with which Tarlyon looked quite magnificent and royal, and Hugo quite too comical.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So they had no thought of returning to England that spring or summer, and did not--except for one reckless night in April, to a masque at the Albert Hall.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading And they were so weirdly and completely disguised--for Virginia was an adept at the art of masque and fancy-dress--that not one of her thousand acquaintances recognised her, or him; and they had much fun to watch the cheerful passages of Lois and many another, including Tarlyon and Hugo Cypress, who had both adopted the same fancy-dress in the form of an Assyrian beard each: with which Tarlyon looked quite magnificent and royal, and Hugo quite too comical.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading And they were so weirdly and completely disguised--for Virginia was an adept at the art of masque and fancy-dress--that not one of her thousand acquaintances recognised her, or him; and they had much fun to watch the cheerful passages of Lois and many another, including Tarlyon and Hugo Cypress, who had both adopted the same fancy-dress in the form of an Assyrian beard each: with which Tarlyon looked quite magnificent and royal, and Hugo quite too comical.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading And once, as she passed him, Hugo caught her and insisted on her complaisance for the dance; but as she danced, she didn’t, of course, dare utter a word, lest he should recognise her and “cluck” the news to every one; though even so he might have perceived her had he not been so tipsy--“entirely to amuse the guests, lovely lady,” he earnestly assured her choking silence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So they had no thought of returning to England that spring or summer, and did not--except for one reckless night in April, to a masque at the Albert Hall.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading So they had no thought of returning to England that spring or summer, and did not--except for one reckless night in April, to a masque at the Albert Hall.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And once, as she passed him, Hugo caught her and insisted on her complaisance for the dance; but as she danced, she didn’t, of course, dare utter a word, lest he should recognise her and “cluck” the news to every one; though even so he might have perceived her had he not been so tipsy--“entirely to amuse the guests, lovely lady,” he earnestly assured her choking silence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And once, as she passed him, Hugo caught her and insisted on her complaisance for the dance; but as she danced, she didn’t, of course, dare utter a word, lest he should recognise her and “cluck” the news to every one; though even so he might have perceived her had he not been so tipsy--“entirely to amuse the guests, lovely lady,” he earnestly assured her choking silence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And they were so weirdly and completely disguised--for Virginia was an adept at the art of masque and fancy-dress--that not one of her thousand acquaintances recognised her, or him; and they had much fun to watch the cheerful passages of Lois and many another, including Tarlyon and Hugo Cypress, who had both adopted the same fancy-dress in the form of an Assyrian beard each: with which Tarlyon looked quite magnificent and royal, and Hugo quite too comical.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The pact was made, then: there was to be no talk of “arrangements” until the autumn, it was to be a clear summer of--“unreason,” Virginia teased him.
HugonounUS /ˈhjuːɡoʊ/
French poet and novelist and dramatist; leader of the romantic movement in France (1802-1885)
From this reading And they were so weirdly and completely disguised--for Virginia was an adept at the art of masque and fancy-dress--that not one of her thousand acquaintances recognised her, or him; and they had much fun to watch the cheerful passages of Lois and many another, including Tarlyon and Hugo Cypress, who had both adopted the same fancy-dress in the form of an Assyrian beard each: with which Tarlyon looked quite magnificent and royal, and Hugo quite too comical.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So they had no thought of returning to England that spring or summer, and did not--except for one reckless night in April, to a masque at the Albert Hall.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading And they were so weirdly and completely disguised--for Virginia was an adept at the art of masque and fancy-dress--that not one of her thousand acquaintances recognised her, or him; and they had much fun to watch the cheerful passages of Lois and many another, including Tarlyon and Hugo Cypress, who had both adopted the same fancy-dress in the form of an Assyrian beard each: with which Tarlyon looked quite magnificent and royal, and Hugo quite too comical.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading And once, as she passed him, Hugo caught her and insisted on her complaisance for the dance; but as she danced, she didn’t, of course, dare utter a word, lest he should recognise her and “cluck” the news to every one; though even so he might have perceived her had he not been so tipsy--“entirely to amuse the guests, lovely lady,” he earnestly assured her choking silence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The pact was made, then: there was to be no talk of “arrangements” until the autumn, it was to be a clear summer of--“unreason,” Virginia teased him.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading And once, as she passed him, Hugo caught her and insisted on her complaisance for the dance; but as she danced, she didn’t, of course, dare utter a word, lest he should recognise her and “cluck” the news to every one; though even so he might have perceived her had he not been so tipsy--“entirely to amuse the guests, lovely lady,” he earnestly assured her choking silence.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading And once, as she passed him, Hugo caught her and insisted on her complaisance for the dance; but as she danced, she didn’t, of course, dare utter a word, lest he should recognise her and “cluck” the news to every one; though even so he might have perceived her had he not been so tipsy--“entirely to amuse the guests, lovely lady,” he earnestly assured her choking silence.
Lois
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From this reading And they were so weirdly and completely disguised--for Virginia was an adept at the art of masque and fancy-dress--that not one of her thousand acquaintances recognised her, or him; and they had much fun to watch the cheerful passages of Lois and many another, including Tarlyon and Hugo Cypress, who had both adopted the same fancy-dress in the form of an Assyrian beard each: with which Tarlyon looked quite magnificent and royal, and Hugo quite too comical.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading And they were so weirdly and completely disguised--for Virginia was an adept at the art of masque and fancy-dress--that not one of her thousand acquaintances recognised her, or him; and they had much fun to watch the cheerful passages of Lois and many another, including Tarlyon and Hugo Cypress, who had both adopted the same fancy-dress in the form of an Assyrian beard each: with which Tarlyon looked quite magnificent and royal, and Hugo quite too comical.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Carnival, lovely carnival!
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The pact was made, then: there was to be no talk of “arrangements” until the autumn, it was to be a clear summer of--“unreason,” Virginia teased him.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading And they were so weirdly and completely disguised--for Virginia was an adept at the art of masque and fancy-dress--that not one of her thousand acquaintances recognised her, or him; and they had much fun to watch the cheerful passages of Lois and many another, including Tarlyon and Hugo Cypress, who had both adopted the same fancy-dress in the form of an Assyrian beard each: with which Tarlyon looked quite magnificent and royal, and Hugo quite too comical.
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 And they were so weirdly and completely disguised--for Virginia was an adept at the art of masque and fancy-dress--that not one of her thousand acquaintances recognised her, or him; and they had much fun to watch the cheerful passages of Lois and many another, including Tarlyon and Hugo Cypress, who had both adopted the same fancy-dress in the form of an Assyrian beard each: with which Tarlyon looked quite magnificent and royal, and Hugo quite too comical.
masquenoun
a party of guests wearing costumes and masks
From this reading So they had no thought of returning to England that spring or summer, and did not--except for one reckless night in April, to a masque at the Albert Hall.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading And once, as she passed him, Hugo caught her and insisted on her complaisance for the dance; but as she danced, she didn’t, of course, dare utter a word, lest he should recognise her and “cluck” the news to every one; though even so he might have perceived her had he not been so tipsy--“entirely to amuse the guests, lovely lady,” he earnestly assured her choking silence.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading And they were so weirdly and completely disguised--for Virginia was an adept at the art of masque and fancy-dress--that not one of her thousand acquaintances recognised her, or him; and they had much fun to watch the cheerful passages of Lois and many another, including Tarlyon and Hugo Cypress, who had both adopted the same fancy-dress in the form of an Assyrian beard each: with which Tarlyon looked quite magnificent and royal, and Hugo quite too comical.
information about recent and important events
From this reading And once, as she passed him, Hugo caught her and insisted on her complaisance for the dance; but as she danced, she didn’t, of course, dare utter a word, lest he should recognise her and “cluck” the news to every one; though even so he might have perceived her had he not been so tipsy--“entirely to amuse the guests, lovely lady,” he earnestly assured her choking silence.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading So they had no thought of returning to England that spring or summer, and did not--except for one reckless night in April, to a masque at the Albert Hall.
not any; not one
From this reading The pact was made, then: there was to be no talk of “arrangements” until the autumn, it was to be a clear summer of--“unreason,” Virginia teased him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So they had no thought of returning to England that spring or summer, and did not--except for one reckless night in April, to a masque at the Albert Hall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The pact was made, then: there was to be no talk of “arrangements” until the autumn, it was to be a clear summer of--“unreason,” Virginia teased him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And once, as she passed him, Hugo caught her and insisted on her complaisance for the dance; but as she danced, she didn’t, of course, dare utter a word, lest he should recognise her and “cluck” the news to every one; though even so he might have perceived her had he not been so tipsy--“entirely to amuse the guests, lovely lady,” he earnestly assured her choking silence.
on one occasion
From this reading And once, as she passed him, Hugo caught her and insisted on her complaisance for the dance; but as she danced, she didn’t, of course, dare utter a word, lest he should recognise her and “cluck” the news to every one; though even so he might have perceived her had he not been so tipsy--“entirely to amuse the guests, lovely lady,” he earnestly assured her choking silence.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading So they had no thought of returning to England that spring or summer, and did not--except for one reckless night in April, to a masque at the Albert Hall.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading So they had no thought of returning to England that spring or summer, and did not--except for one reckless night in April, to a masque at the Albert Hall.
pactnounUS /pækt/
a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
From this reading The pact was made, then: there was to be no talk of “arrangements” until the autumn, it was to be a clear summer of--“unreason,” Virginia teased him.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading And they were so weirdly and completely disguised--for Virginia was an adept at the art of masque and fancy-dress--that not one of her thousand acquaintances recognised her, or him; and they had much fun to watch the cheerful passages of Lois and many another, including Tarlyon and Hugo Cypress, who had both adopted the same fancy-dress in the form of an Assyrian beard each: with which Tarlyon looked quite magnificent and royal, and Hugo quite too comical.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading And once, as she passed him, Hugo caught her and insisted on her complaisance for the dance; but as she danced, she didn’t, of course, dare utter a word, lest he should recognise her and “cluck” the news to every one; though even so he might have perceived her had he not been so tipsy--“entirely to amuse the guests, lovely lady,” he earnestly assured her choking silence.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading And once, as she passed him, Hugo caught her and insisted on her complaisance for the dance; but as she danced, she didn’t, of course, dare utter a word, lest he should recognise her and “cluck” the news to every one; though even so he might have perceived her had he not been so tipsy--“entirely to amuse the guests, lovely lady,” he earnestly assured her choking silence.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading And they were so weirdly and completely disguised--for Virginia was an adept at the art of masque and fancy-dress--that not one of her thousand acquaintances recognised her, or him; and they had much fun to watch the cheerful passages of Lois and many another, including Tarlyon and Hugo Cypress, who had both adopted the same fancy-dress in the form of an Assyrian beard each: with which Tarlyon looked quite magnificent and royal, and Hugo quite too comical.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading So they had no thought of returning to England that spring or summer, and did not--except for one reckless night in April, to a masque at the Albert Hall.
recogniseverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
show approval or appreciation of
From this reading And once, as she passed him, Hugo caught her and insisted on her complaisance for the dance; but as she danced, she didn’t, of course, dare utter a word, lest he should recognise her and “cluck” the news to every one; though even so he might have perceived her had he not been so tipsy--“entirely to amuse the guests, lovely lady,” he earnestly assured her choking silence.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading And they were so weirdly and completely disguised--for Virginia was an adept at the art of masque and fancy-dress--that not one of her thousand acquaintances recognised her, or him; and they had much fun to watch the cheerful passages of Lois and many another, including Tarlyon and Hugo Cypress, who had both adopted the same fancy-dress in the form of an Assyrian beard each: with which Tarlyon looked quite magnificent and royal, and Hugo quite too comical.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading So they had no thought of returning to England that spring or summer, and did not--except for one reckless night in April, to a masque at the Albert Hall.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading And they were so weirdly and completely disguised--for Virginia was an adept at the art of masque and fancy-dress--that not one of her thousand acquaintances recognised her, or him; and they had much fun to watch the cheerful passages of Lois and many another, including Tarlyon and Hugo Cypress, who had both adopted the same fancy-dress in the form of an Assyrian beard each: with which Tarlyon looked quite magnificent and royal, and Hugo quite too comical.
Identical; not different.
From this reading And they were so weirdly and completely disguised--for Virginia was an adept at the art of masque and fancy-dress--that not one of her thousand acquaintances recognised her, or him; and they had much fun to watch the cheerful passages of Lois and many another, including Tarlyon and Hugo Cypress, who had both adopted the same fancy-dress in the form of an Assyrian beard each: with which Tarlyon looked quite magnificent and royal, and Hugo quite too comical.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And once, as she passed him, Hugo caught her and insisted on her complaisance for the dance; but as she danced, she didn’t, of course, dare utter a word, lest he should recognise her and “cluck” the news to every one; though even so he might have perceived her had he not been so tipsy--“entirely to amuse the guests, lovely lady,” he earnestly assured her choking silence.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And once, as she passed him, Hugo caught her and insisted on her complaisance for the dance; but as she danced, she didn’t, of course, dare utter a word, lest he should recognise her and “cluck” the news to every one; though even so he might have perceived her had he not been so tipsy--“entirely to amuse the guests, lovely lady,” he earnestly assured her choking silence.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading And once, as she passed him, Hugo caught her and insisted on her complaisance for the dance; but as she danced, she didn’t, of course, dare utter a word, lest he should recognise her and “cluck” the news to every one; though even so he might have perceived her had he not been so tipsy--“entirely to amuse the guests, lovely lady,” he earnestly assured her choking silence.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So they had no thought of returning to England that spring or summer, and did not--except for one reckless night in April, to a masque at the Albert Hall.
the season of growth
From this reading So they had no thought of returning to England that spring or summer, and did not--except for one reckless night in April, to a masque at the Albert Hall.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The pact was made, then: there was to be no talk of “arrangements” until the autumn, it was to be a clear summer of--“unreason,” Virginia teased him.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The pact was made, then: there was to be no talk of “arrangements” until the autumn, it was to be a clear summer of--“unreason,” Virginia teased him.
Tarlyon
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From this reading And they were so weirdly and completely disguised--for Virginia was an adept at the art of masque and fancy-dress--that not one of her thousand acquaintances recognised her, or him; and they had much fun to watch the cheerful passages of Lois and many another, including Tarlyon and Hugo Cypress, who had both adopted the same fancy-dress in the form of an Assyrian beard each: with which Tarlyon looked quite magnificent and royal, and Hugo quite too comical.
teasedadjectiveUS /tiːzd/
feeling mild pleasurable excitement
From this reading The pact was made, then: there was to be no talk of “arrangements” until the autumn, it was to be a clear summer of--“unreason,” Virginia teased him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So they had no thought of returning to England that spring or summer, and did not--except for one reckless night in April, to a masque at the Albert Hall.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The pact was made, then: there was to be no talk of “arrangements” until the autumn, it was to be a clear summer of--“unreason,” Virginia teased him.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The pact was made, then: there was to be no talk of “arrangements” until the autumn, it was to be a clear summer of--“unreason,” Virginia teased him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The pact was made, then: there was to be no talk of “arrangements” until the autumn, it was to be a clear summer of--“unreason,” Virginia teased him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So they had no thought of returning to England that spring or summer, and did not--except for one reckless night in April, to a masque at the Albert Hall.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And once, as she passed him, Hugo caught her and insisted on her complaisance for the dance; but as she danced, she didn’t, of course, dare utter a word, lest he should recognise her and “cluck” the news to every one; though even so he might have perceived her had he not been so tipsy--“entirely to amuse the guests, lovely lady,” he earnestly assured her choking silence.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading So they had no thought of returning to England that spring or summer, and did not--except for one reckless night in April, to a masque at the Albert Hall.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading And they were so weirdly and completely disguised--for Virginia was an adept at the art of masque and fancy-dress--that not one of her thousand acquaintances recognised her, or him; and they had much fun to watch the cheerful passages of Lois and many another, including Tarlyon and Hugo Cypress, who had both adopted the same fancy-dress in the form of an Assyrian beard each: with which Tarlyon looked quite magnificent and royal, and Hugo quite too comical.
tipsyadjectiveUS /ˈtɪpsi/
slightly intoxicated
From this reading And once, as she passed him, Hugo caught her and insisted on her complaisance for the dance; but as she danced, she didn’t, of course, dare utter a word, lest he should recognise her and “cluck” the news to every one; though even so he might have perceived her had he not been so tipsy--“entirely to amuse the guests, lovely lady,” he earnestly assured her choking silence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The pact was made, then: there was to be no talk of “arrangements” until the autumn, it was to be a clear summer of--“unreason,” Virginia teased him.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading And they were so weirdly and completely disguised--for Virginia was an adept at the art of masque and fancy-dress--that not one of her thousand acquaintances recognised her, or him; and they had much fun to watch the cheerful passages of Lois and many another, including Tarlyon and Hugo Cypress, who had both adopted the same fancy-dress in the form of an Assyrian beard each: with which Tarlyon looked quite magnificent and royal, and Hugo quite too comical.
unreasonnoun
the state of being irrational; lacking powers of understanding
From this reading The pact was made, then: there was to be no talk of “arrangements” until the autumn, it was to be a clear summer of--“unreason,” Virginia teased him.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The pact was made, then: there was to be no talk of “arrangements” until the autumn, it was to be a clear summer of--“unreason,” Virginia teased him.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading And once, as she passed him, Hugo caught her and insisted on her complaisance for the dance; but as she danced, she didn’t, of course, dare utter a word, lest he should recognise her and “cluck” the news to every one; though even so he might have perceived her had he not been so tipsy--“entirely to amuse the guests, lovely lady,” he earnestly assured her choking silence.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading The pact was made, then: there was to be no talk of “arrangements” until the autumn, it was to be a clear summer of--“unreason,” Virginia teased him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The pact was made, then: there was to be no talk of “arrangements” until the autumn, it was to be a clear summer of--“unreason,” Virginia teased him.
look attentively
From this reading And they were so weirdly and completely disguised--for Virginia was an adept at the art of masque and fancy-dress--that not one of her thousand acquaintances recognised her, or him; and they had much fun to watch the cheerful passages of Lois and many another, including Tarlyon and Hugo Cypress, who had both adopted the same fancy-dress in the form of an Assyrian beard each: with which Tarlyon looked quite magnificent and royal, and Hugo quite too comical.
weirdlyadverbUS /ˈwɪrdli/
in a weird manner
From this reading And they were so weirdly and completely disguised--for Virginia was an adept at the art of masque and fancy-dress--that not one of her thousand acquaintances recognised her, or him; and they had much fun to watch the cheerful passages of Lois and many another, including Tarlyon and Hugo Cypress, who had both adopted the same fancy-dress in the form of an Assyrian beard each: with which Tarlyon looked quite magnificent and royal, and Hugo quite too comical.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And they were so weirdly and completely disguised--for Virginia was an adept at the art of masque and fancy-dress--that not one of her thousand acquaintances recognised her, or him; and they had much fun to watch the cheerful passages of Lois and many another, including Tarlyon and Hugo Cypress, who had both adopted the same fancy-dress in the form of an Assyrian beard each: with which Tarlyon looked quite magnificent and royal, and Hugo quite too comical.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And they were so weirdly and completely disguised--for Virginia was an adept at the art of masque and fancy-dress--that not one of her thousand acquaintances recognised her, or him; and they had much fun to watch the cheerful passages of Lois and many another, including Tarlyon and Hugo Cypress, who had both adopted the same fancy-dress in the form of an Assyrian beard each: with which Tarlyon looked quite magnificent and royal, and Hugo quite too comical.
which person or people
From this reading And they were so weirdly and completely disguised--for Virginia was an adept at the art of masque and fancy-dress--that not one of her thousand acquaintances recognised her, or him; and they had much fun to watch the cheerful passages of Lois and many another, including Tarlyon and Hugo Cypress, who had both adopted the same fancy-dress in the form of an Assyrian beard each: with which Tarlyon looked quite magnificent and royal, and Hugo quite too comical.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And they were so weirdly and completely disguised--for Virginia was an adept at the art of masque and fancy-dress--that not one of her thousand acquaintances recognised her, or him; and they had much fun to watch the cheerful passages of Lois and many another, including Tarlyon and Hugo Cypress, who had both adopted the same fancy-dress in the form of an Assyrian beard each: with which Tarlyon looked quite magnificent and royal, and Hugo quite too comical.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading And once, as she passed him, Hugo caught her and insisted on her complaisance for the dance; but as she danced, she didn’t, of course, dare utter a word, lest he should recognise her and “cluck” the news to every one; though even so he might have perceived her had he not been so tipsy--“entirely to amuse the guests, lovely lady,” he earnestly assured her choking silence.
