Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

(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 "This is just the place for a fête," she said, as we were all sitting in the parlor next morning "talking it over."

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

From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

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

From this reading "But 'mid his mirth, 'twas often strange How suddenly his cheer would change, His look o'ercast and lower-- Even so 'twas strange how, evermore, Soon as the passing pang was o'er, Forward he rushed, with double glee, Into the stream of revelry."

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "But 'mid his mirth, 'twas often strange How suddenly his cheer would change, His look o'ercast and lower-- Even so 'twas strange how, evermore, Soon as the passing pang was o'er, Forward he rushed, with double glee, Into the stream of revelry."

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "This lawn is twice the size of the Emersons', and this piazza, inclosed and decorated, would be the prettiest thing in the world.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But 'mid his mirth, 'twas often strange How suddenly his cheer would change, His look o'ercast and lower-- Even so 'twas strange how, evermore, Soon as the passing pang was o'er, Forward he rushed, with double glee, Into the stream of revelry."

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From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading "But 'mid his mirth, 'twas often strange How suddenly his cheer would change, His look o'ercast and lower-- Even so 'twas strange how, evermore, Soon as the passing pang was o'er, Forward he rushed, with double glee, Into the stream of revelry."

give encouragement to

From this reading "But 'mid his mirth, 'twas often strange How suddenly his cheer would change, His look o'ercast and lower-- Even so 'twas strange how, evermore, Soon as the passing pang was o'er, Forward he rushed, with double glee, Into the stream of revelry."

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

From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

recognizable; marked

From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading "This lawn is twice the size of the Emersons', and this piazza, inclosed and decorated, would be the prettiest thing in the world.

increase twofold

From this reading "But 'mid his mirth, 'twas often strange How suddenly his cheer would change, His look o'ercast and lower-- Even so 'twas strange how, evermore, Soon as the passing pang was o'er, Forward he rushed, with double glee, Into the stream of revelry."

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From this reading "This lawn is twice the size of the Emersons', and this piazza, inclosed and decorated, would be the prettiest thing in the world.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

divisible by two

From this reading "But 'mid his mirth, 'twas often strange How suddenly his cheer would change, His look o'ercast and lower-- Even so 'twas strange how, evermore, Soon as the passing pang was o'er, Forward he rushed, with double glee, Into the stream of revelry."

at any future time; in the future

From this reading "But 'mid his mirth, 'twas often strange How suddenly his cheer would change, His look o'ercast and lower-- Even so 'twas strange how, evermore, Soon as the passing pang was o'er, Forward he rushed, with double glee, Into the stream of revelry."

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading "But 'mid his mirth, 'twas often strange How suddenly his cheer would change, His look o'ercast and lower-- Even so 'twas strange how, evermore, Soon as the passing pang was o'er, Forward he rushed, with double glee, Into the stream of revelry."

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

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

From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

great merriment

From this reading "But 'mid his mirth, 'twas often strange How suddenly his cheer would change, His look o'ercast and lower-- Even so 'twas strange how, evermore, Soon as the passing pang was o'er, Forward he rushed, with double glee, Into the stream of revelry."

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

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

From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "But 'mid his mirth, 'twas often strange How suddenly his cheer would change, His look o'ercast and lower-- Even so 'twas strange how, evermore, Soon as the passing pang was o'er, Forward he rushed, with double glee, Into the stream of revelry."

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "But 'mid his mirth, 'twas often strange How suddenly his cheer would change, His look o'ercast and lower-- Even so 'twas strange how, evermore, Soon as the passing pang was o'er, Forward he rushed, with double glee, Into the stream of revelry."

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

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From this reading "But 'mid his mirth, 'twas often strange How suddenly his cheer would change, His look o'ercast and lower-- Even so 'twas strange how, evermore, Soon as the passing pang was o'er, Forward he rushed, with double glee, Into the stream of revelry."

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

From this reading "This is just the place for a fête," she said, as we were all sitting in the parlor next morning "talking it over."

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From this reading "This lawn is twice the size of the Emersons', and this piazza, inclosed and decorated, would be the prettiest thing in the world.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "But 'mid his mirth, 'twas often strange How suddenly his cheer would change, His look o'ercast and lower-- Even so 'twas strange how, evermore, Soon as the passing pang was o'er, Forward he rushed, with double glee, Into the stream of revelry."

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

From this reading "This is just the place for a fête," she said, as we were all sitting in the parlor next morning "talking it over."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

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

From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

and nothing more

From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading "This lawn is twice the size of the Emersons', and this piazza, inclosed and decorated, would be the prettiest thing in the world.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "But 'mid his mirth, 'twas often strange How suddenly his cheer would change, His look o'ercast and lower-- Even so 'twas strange how, evermore, Soon as the passing pang was o'er, Forward he rushed, with double glee, Into the stream of revelry."

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading "But 'mid his mirth, 'twas often strange How suddenly his cheer would change, His look o'ercast and lower-- Even so 'twas strange how, evermore, Soon as the passing pang was o'er, Forward he rushed, with double glee, Into the stream of revelry."

take part in a masquerade

From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

used in combination to denote the middle

From this reading "But 'mid his mirth, 'twas often strange How suddenly his cheer would change, His look o'ercast and lower-- Even so 'twas strange how, evermore, Soon as the passing pang was o'er, Forward he rushed, with double glee, Into the stream of revelry."

great merriment

From this reading "But 'mid his mirth, 'twas often strange How suddenly his cheer would change, His look o'ercast and lower-- Even so 'twas strange how, evermore, Soon as the passing pang was o'er, Forward he rushed, with double glee, Into the stream of revelry."

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading "This is just the place for a fête," she said, as we were all sitting in the parlor next morning "talking it over."

immediately following in time or order

From this reading "This is just the place for a fête," she said, as we were all sitting in the parlor next morning "talking it over."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

throughout a period of time

From this reading "But 'mid his mirth, 'twas often strange How suddenly his cheer would change, His look o'ercast and lower-- Even so 'twas strange how, evermore, Soon as the passing pang was o'er, Forward he rushed, with double glee, Into the stream of revelry."

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

From this reading "But 'mid his mirth, 'twas often strange How suddenly his cheer would change, His look o'ercast and lower-- Even so 'twas strange how, evermore, Soon as the passing pang was o'er, Forward he rushed, with double glee, Into the stream of revelry."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "But 'mid his mirth, 'twas often strange How suddenly his cheer would change, His look o'ercast and lower-- Even so 'twas strange how, evermore, Soon as the passing pang was o'er, Forward he rushed, with double glee, Into the stream of revelry."

many times at short intervals

From this reading "But 'mid his mirth, 'twas often strange How suddenly his cheer would change, His look o'ercast and lower-- Even so 'twas strange how, evermore, Soon as the passing pang was o'er, Forward he rushed, with double glee, Into the stream of revelry."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

above and across; more than

From this reading "This is just the place for a fête," she said, as we were all sitting in the parlor next morning "talking it over."

a sudden sharp feeling

From this reading "But 'mid his mirth, 'twas often strange How suddenly his cheer would change, His look o'ercast and lower-- Even so 'twas strange how, evermore, Soon as the passing pang was o'er, Forward he rushed, with double glee, Into the stream of revelry."

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading "This is just the place for a fête," she said, as we were all sitting in the parlor next morning "talking it over."

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading "But 'mid his mirth, 'twas often strange How suddenly his cheer would change, His look o'ercast and lower-- Even so 'twas strange how, evermore, Soon as the passing pang was o'er, Forward he rushed, with double glee, Into the stream of revelry."

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

a public square with room for pedestrians

From this reading "This lawn is twice the size of the Emersons', and this piazza, inclosed and decorated, would be the prettiest thing in the world.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "This is just the place for a fête," she said, as we were all sitting in the parlor next morning "talking it over."

superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading "This lawn is twice the size of the Emersons', and this piazza, inclosed and decorated, would be the prettiest thing in the world.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

established beyond doubt

From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

turn away from sin or do penitence

From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

unrestrained merrymaking

From this reading "But 'mid his mirth, 'twas often strange How suddenly his cheer would change, His look o'ercast and lower-- Even so 'twas strange how, evermore, Soon as the passing pang was o'er, Forward he rushed, with double glee, Into the stream of revelry."

done under pressure

From this reading "But 'mid his mirth, 'twas often strange How suddenly his cheer would change, His look o'ercast and lower-- Even so 'twas strange how, evermore, Soon as the passing pang was o'er, Forward he rushed, with double glee, Into the stream of revelry."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "This is just the place for a fête," she said, as we were all sitting in the parlor next morning "talking it over."

award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading SCOTT.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "This is just the place for a fête," she said, as we were all sitting in the parlor next morning "talking it over."

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

From this reading "This is just the place for a fête," she said, as we were all sitting in the parlor next morning "talking it over."

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading "This lawn is twice the size of the Emersons', and this piazza, inclosed and decorated, would be the prettiest thing in the world.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "But 'mid his mirth, 'twas often strange How suddenly his cheer would change, His look o'ercast and lower-- Even so 'twas strange how, evermore, Soon as the passing pang was o'er, Forward he rushed, with double glee, Into the stream of revelry."

in the near future

From this reading "But 'mid his mirth, 'twas often strange How suddenly his cheer would change, His look o'ercast and lower-- Even so 'twas strange how, evermore, Soon as the passing pang was o'er, Forward he rushed, with double glee, Into the stream of revelry."

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading "But 'mid his mirth, 'twas often strange How suddenly his cheer would change, His look o'ercast and lower-- Even so 'twas strange how, evermore, Soon as the passing pang was o'er, Forward he rushed, with double glee, Into the stream of revelry."

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading "But 'mid his mirth, 'twas often strange How suddenly his cheer would change, His look o'ercast and lower-- Even so 'twas strange how, evermore, Soon as the passing pang was o'er, Forward he rushed, with double glee, Into the stream of revelry."

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading "But 'mid his mirth, 'twas often strange How suddenly his cheer would change, His look o'ercast and lower-- Even so 'twas strange how, evermore, Soon as the passing pang was o'er, Forward he rushed, with double glee, Into the stream of revelry."

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading "This is just the place for a fête," she said, as we were all sitting in the parlor next morning "talking it over."

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

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

From this reading "But 'mid his mirth, 'twas often strange How suddenly his cheer would change, His look o'ercast and lower-- Even so 'twas strange how, evermore, Soon as the passing pang was o'er, Forward he rushed, with double glee, Into the stream of revelry."

a special situation

From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "This is just the place for a fête," she said, as we were all sitting in the parlor next morning "talking it over."

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

From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

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From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

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From this reading "But 'mid his mirth, 'twas often strange How suddenly his cheer would change, His look o'ercast and lower-- Even so 'twas strange how, evermore, Soon as the passing pang was o'er, Forward he rushed, with double glee, Into the stream of revelry."

two times

From this reading "This lawn is twice the size of the Emersons', and this piazza, inclosed and decorated, would be the prettiest thing in the world.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

precisely as stated

From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

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

From this reading "But 'mid his mirth, 'twas often strange How suddenly his cheer would change, His look o'ercast and lower-- Even so 'twas strange how, evermore, Soon as the passing pang was o'er, Forward he rushed, with double glee, Into the stream of revelry."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "This is just the place for a fête," she said, as we were all sitting in the parlor next morning "talking it over."

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

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

From this reading "This is just the place for a fête," she said, as we were all sitting in the parlor next morning "talking it over."

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The _fête champêtre_ proved a success; it was a perfect day; the house, a very fine modern one, and the grounds, had appeared to the best advantage; the dancing tent had been just full enough, the toilettes lovely, and the whole thing so well got up and successful, that Josephine began half to repent not having decided upon such an entertainment for the Fourth instead of the proposed masquerade.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "But 'mid his mirth, 'twas often strange How suddenly his cheer would change, His look o'ercast and lower-- Even so 'twas strange how, evermore, Soon as the passing pang was o'er, Forward he rushed, with double glee, Into the stream of revelry."

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading "This lawn is twice the size of the Emersons', and this piazza, inclosed and decorated, would be the prettiest thing in the world.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "But 'mid his mirth, 'twas often strange How suddenly his cheer would change, His look o'ercast and lower-- Even so 'twas strange how, evermore, Soon as the passing pang was o'er, Forward he rushed, with double glee, Into the stream of revelry."