Chapter XXII

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

From this reading A ROOTED SORROW Before the last guest had taken his departure from Romney the red sun came bobbing up across the river and shot his rays in at the window.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading There is a sarcastic common-sense about the morning sun on such occasions.

causing a dull and steady pain

From this reading Then the occasion itself, the weary feet that trod the measure long after the toilsome pleasure had ceased to please, the lips that murmured sentiment knowing it was nonsense, the eyes that reversed the old moral maxim and strove to beam and not to see--Reflect upon all these and then sum up the aftermath,--the disordered rooms, the guttering candles, the faded flowers, the regretted vows, the heavy eyelids, the aching heads.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading A ROOTED SORROW Before the last guest had taken his departure from Romney the red sun came bobbing up across the river and shot his rays in at the window.

later than; following

From this reading Then the occasion itself, the weary feet that trod the measure long after the toilsome pleasure had ceased to please, the lips that murmured sentiment knowing it was nonsense, the eyes that reversed the old moral maxim and strove to beam and not to see--Reflect upon all these and then sum up the aftermath,--the disordered rooms, the guttering candles, the faded flowers, the regretted vows, the heavy eyelids, the aching heads.

the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)

From this reading Then the occasion itself, the weary feet that trod the measure long after the toilsome pleasure had ceased to please, the lips that murmured sentiment knowing it was nonsense, the eyes that reversed the old moral maxim and strove to beam and not to see--Reflect upon all these and then sum up the aftermath,--the disordered rooms, the guttering candles, the faded flowers, the regretted vows, the heavy eyelids, the aching heads.

(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 "Was it all worth while?" he seems to ask.

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

From this reading A ROOTED SORROW Before the last guest had taken his departure from Romney the red sun came bobbing up across the river and shot his rays in at the window.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Was it all worth while?" he seems to ask.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A ROOTED SORROW Before the last guest had taken his departure from Romney the red sun came bobbing up across the river and shot his rays in at the window.

plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading "Consider the labor of preparation, the rushing about of the servants, the hours that my lady spent before her mirror with patch and powder-puff, the effort my fine gentleman expended upon his ruffles and falling bands.

a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

From this reading Then the occasion itself, the weary feet that trod the measure long after the toilsome pleasure had ceased to please, the lips that murmured sentiment knowing it was nonsense, the eyes that reversed the old moral maxim and strove to beam and not to see--Reflect upon all these and then sum up the aftermath,--the disordered rooms, the guttering candles, the faded flowers, the regretted vows, the heavy eyelids, the aching heads.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A ROOTED SORROW Before the last guest had taken his departure from Romney the red sun came bobbing up across the river and shot his rays in at the window.

inflected form of “bob” — move up and down repeatedly

From this reading A ROOTED SORROW Before the last guest had taken his departure from Romney the red sun came bobbing up across the river and shot his rays in at the window.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A ROOTED SORROW Before the last guest had taken his departure from Romney the red sun came bobbing up across the river and shot his rays in at the window.

plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading Then the occasion itself, the weary feet that trod the measure long after the toilsome pleasure had ceased to please, the lips that murmured sentiment knowing it was nonsense, the eyes that reversed the old moral maxim and strove to beam and not to see--Reflect upon all these and then sum up the aftermath,--the disordered rooms, the guttering candles, the faded flowers, the regretted vows, the heavy eyelids, the aching heads.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Then the occasion itself, the weary feet that trod the measure long after the toilsome pleasure had ceased to please, the lips that murmured sentiment knowing it was nonsense, the eyes that reversed the old moral maxim and strove to beam and not to see--Reflect upon all these and then sum up the aftermath,--the disordered rooms, the guttering candles, the faded flowers, the regretted vows, the heavy eyelids, the aching heads.

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

From this reading There is a sarcastic common-sense about the morning sun on such occasions.

deem to be

From this reading "Consider the labor of preparation, the rushing about of the servants, the hours that my lady spent before her mirror with patch and powder-puff, the effort my fine gentleman expended upon his ruffles and falling bands.

the act of departing

From this reading A ROOTED SORROW Before the last guest had taken his departure from Romney the red sun came bobbing up across the river and shot his rays in at the window.

thrown into a state of disarray or confusion

From this reading Then the occasion itself, the weary feet that trod the measure long after the toilsome pleasure had ceased to please, the lips that murmured sentiment knowing it was nonsense, the eyes that reversed the old moral maxim and strove to beam and not to see--Reflect upon all these and then sum up the aftermath,--the disordered rooms, the guttering candles, the faded flowers, the regretted vows, the heavy eyelids, the aching heads.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading "Consider the labor of preparation, the rushing about of the servants, the hours that my lady spent before her mirror with patch and powder-puff, the effort my fine gentleman expended upon his ruffles and falling bands.

past form of “expend” — use up, consume fully

From this reading "Consider the labor of preparation, the rushing about of the servants, the hours that my lady spent before her mirror with patch and powder-puff, the effort my fine gentleman expended upon his ruffles and falling bands.

plural of “eyelid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye

From this reading Then the occasion itself, the weary feet that trod the measure long after the toilsome pleasure had ceased to please, the lips that murmured sentiment knowing it was nonsense, the eyes that reversed the old moral maxim and strove to beam and not to see--Reflect upon all these and then sum up the aftermath,--the disordered rooms, the guttering candles, the faded flowers, the regretted vows, the heavy eyelids, the aching heads.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Then the occasion itself, the weary feet that trod the measure long after the toilsome pleasure had ceased to please, the lips that murmured sentiment knowing it was nonsense, the eyes that reversed the old moral maxim and strove to beam and not to see--Reflect upon all these and then sum up the aftermath,--the disordered rooms, the guttering candles, the faded flowers, the regretted vows, the heavy eyelids, the aching heads.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading Then the occasion itself, the weary feet that trod the measure long after the toilsome pleasure had ceased to please, the lips that murmured sentiment knowing it was nonsense, the eyes that reversed the old moral maxim and strove to beam and not to see--Reflect upon all these and then sum up the aftermath,--the disordered rooms, the guttering candles, the faded flowers, the regretted vows, the heavy eyelids, the aching heads.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading "Consider the labor of preparation, the rushing about of the servants, the hours that my lady spent before her mirror with patch and powder-puff, the effort my fine gentleman expended upon his ruffles and falling bands.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Then the occasion itself, the weary feet that trod the measure long after the toilsome pleasure had ceased to please, the lips that murmured sentiment knowing it was nonsense, the eyes that reversed the old moral maxim and strove to beam and not to see--Reflect upon all these and then sum up the aftermath,--the disordered rooms, the guttering candles, the faded flowers, the regretted vows, the heavy eyelids, the aching heads.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading "Consider the labor of preparation, the rushing about of the servants, the hours that my lady spent before her mirror with patch and powder-puff, the effort my fine gentleman expended upon his ruffles and falling bands.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Then the occasion itself, the weary feet that trod the measure long after the toilsome pleasure had ceased to please, the lips that murmured sentiment knowing it was nonsense, the eyes that reversed the old moral maxim and strove to beam and not to see--Reflect upon all these and then sum up the aftermath,--the disordered rooms, the guttering candles, the faded flowers, the regretted vows, the heavy eyelids, the aching heads.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A ROOTED SORROW Before the last guest had taken his departure from Romney the red sun came bobbing up across the river and shot his rays in at the window.

a man of refinement

From this reading "Consider the labor of preparation, the rushing about of the servants, the hours that my lady spent before her mirror with patch and powder-puff, the effort my fine gentleman expended upon his ruffles and falling bands.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading A ROOTED SORROW Before the last guest had taken his departure from Romney the red sun came bobbing up across the river and shot his rays in at the window.

-ing form of “gutter” — burn unsteadily, feebly, or low; flicker

From this reading Then the occasion itself, the weary feet that trod the measure long after the toilsome pleasure had ceased to please, the lips that murmured sentiment knowing it was nonsense, the eyes that reversed the old moral maxim and strove to beam and not to see--Reflect upon all these and then sum up the aftermath,--the disordered rooms, the guttering candles, the faded flowers, the regretted vows, the heavy eyelids, the aching heads.

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

From this reading A ROOTED SORROW Before the last guest had taken his departure from Romney the red sun came bobbing up across the river and shot his rays in at the window.

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

From this reading "Was it all worth while?" he seems to ask.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Then the occasion itself, the weary feet that trod the measure long after the toilsome pleasure had ceased to please, the lips that murmured sentiment knowing it was nonsense, the eyes that reversed the old moral maxim and strove to beam and not to see--Reflect upon all these and then sum up the aftermath,--the disordered rooms, the guttering candles, the faded flowers, the regretted vows, the heavy eyelids, the aching heads.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Then the occasion itself, the weary feet that trod the measure long after the toilsome pleasure had ceased to please, the lips that murmured sentiment knowing it was nonsense, the eyes that reversed the old moral maxim and strove to beam and not to see--Reflect upon all these and then sum up the aftermath,--the disordered rooms, the guttering candles, the faded flowers, the regretted vows, the heavy eyelids, the aching heads.

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

From this reading "Consider the labor of preparation, the rushing about of the servants, the hours that my lady spent before her mirror with patch and powder-puff, the effort my fine gentleman expended upon his ruffles and falling bands.

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

From this reading A ROOTED SORROW Before the last guest had taken his departure from Romney the red sun came bobbing up across the river and shot his rays in at the window.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading "Consider the labor of preparation, the rushing about of the servants, the hours that my lady spent before her mirror with patch and powder-puff, the effort my fine gentleman expended upon his ruffles and falling bands.

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

From this reading A ROOTED SORROW Before the last guest had taken his departure from Romney the red sun came bobbing up across the river and shot his rays in at the window.

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

From this reading There is a sarcastic common-sense about the morning sun on such occasions.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Was it all worth while?" he seems to ask.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Then the occasion itself, the weary feet that trod the measure long after the toilsome pleasure had ceased to please, the lips that murmured sentiment knowing it was nonsense, the eyes that reversed the old moral maxim and strove to beam and not to see--Reflect upon all these and then sum up the aftermath,--the disordered rooms, the guttering candles, the faded flowers, the regretted vows, the heavy eyelids, the aching heads.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading Then the occasion itself, the weary feet that trod the measure long after the toilsome pleasure had ceased to please, the lips that murmured sentiment knowing it was nonsense, the eyes that reversed the old moral maxim and strove to beam and not to see--Reflect upon all these and then sum up the aftermath,--the disordered rooms, the guttering candles, the faded flowers, the regretted vows, the heavy eyelids, the aching heads.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading "Consider the labor of preparation, the rushing about of the servants, the hours that my lady spent before her mirror with patch and powder-puff, the effort my fine gentleman expended upon his ruffles and falling bands.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading "Consider the labor of preparation, the rushing about of the servants, the hours that my lady spent before her mirror with patch and powder-puff, the effort my fine gentleman expended upon his ruffles and falling bands.

immediately past

From this reading A ROOTED SORROW Before the last guest had taken his departure from Romney the red sun came bobbing up across the river and shot his rays in at the window.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Then the occasion itself, the weary feet that trod the measure long after the toilsome pleasure had ceased to please, the lips that murmured sentiment knowing it was nonsense, the eyes that reversed the old moral maxim and strove to beam and not to see--Reflect upon all these and then sum up the aftermath,--the disordered rooms, the guttering candles, the faded flowers, the regretted vows, the heavy eyelids, the aching heads.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Then the occasion itself, the weary feet that trod the measure long after the toilsome pleasure had ceased to please, the lips that murmured sentiment knowing it was nonsense, the eyes that reversed the old moral maxim and strove to beam and not to see--Reflect upon all these and then sum up the aftermath,--the disordered rooms, the guttering candles, the faded flowers, the regretted vows, the heavy eyelids, the aching heads.

a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits

From this reading Then the occasion itself, the weary feet that trod the measure long after the toilsome pleasure had ceased to please, the lips that murmured sentiment knowing it was nonsense, the eyes that reversed the old moral maxim and strove to beam and not to see--Reflect upon all these and then sum up the aftermath,--the disordered rooms, the guttering candles, the faded flowers, the regretted vows, the heavy eyelids, the aching heads.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Then the occasion itself, the weary feet that trod the measure long after the toilsome pleasure had ceased to please, the lips that murmured sentiment knowing it was nonsense, the eyes that reversed the old moral maxim and strove to beam and not to see--Reflect upon all these and then sum up the aftermath,--the disordered rooms, the guttering candles, the faded flowers, the regretted vows, the heavy eyelids, the aching heads.

polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

From this reading "Consider the labor of preparation, the rushing about of the servants, the hours that my lady spent before her mirror with patch and powder-puff, the effort my fine gentleman expended upon his ruffles and falling bands.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading Then the occasion itself, the weary feet that trod the measure long after the toilsome pleasure had ceased to please, the lips that murmured sentiment knowing it was nonsense, the eyes that reversed the old moral maxim and strove to beam and not to see--Reflect upon all these and then sum up the aftermath,--the disordered rooms, the guttering candles, the faded flowers, the regretted vows, the heavy eyelids, the aching heads.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading There is a sarcastic common-sense about the morning sun on such occasions.

past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly

From this reading Then the occasion itself, the weary feet that trod the measure long after the toilsome pleasure had ceased to please, the lips that murmured sentiment knowing it was nonsense, the eyes that reversed the old moral maxim and strove to beam and not to see--Reflect upon all these and then sum up the aftermath,--the disordered rooms, the guttering candles, the faded flowers, the regretted vows, the heavy eyelids, the aching heads.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Consider the labor of preparation, the rushing about of the servants, the hours that my lady spent before her mirror with patch and powder-puff, the effort my fine gentleman expended upon his ruffles and falling bands.

a message that seems to convey no meaning

From this reading Then the occasion itself, the weary feet that trod the measure long after the toilsome pleasure had ceased to please, the lips that murmured sentiment knowing it was nonsense, the eyes that reversed the old moral maxim and strove to beam and not to see--Reflect upon all these and then sum up the aftermath,--the disordered rooms, the guttering candles, the faded flowers, the regretted vows, the heavy eyelids, the aching heads.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Then the occasion itself, the weary feet that trod the measure long after the toilsome pleasure had ceased to please, the lips that murmured sentiment knowing it was nonsense, the eyes that reversed the old moral maxim and strove to beam and not to see--Reflect upon all these and then sum up the aftermath,--the disordered rooms, the guttering candles, the faded flowers, the regretted vows, the heavy eyelids, the aching heads.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Then the occasion itself, the weary feet that trod the measure long after the toilsome pleasure had ceased to please, the lips that murmured sentiment knowing it was nonsense, the eyes that reversed the old moral maxim and strove to beam and not to see--Reflect upon all these and then sum up the aftermath,--the disordered rooms, the guttering candles, the faded flowers, the regretted vows, the heavy eyelids, the aching heads.

something you have to do

From this reading There is a sarcastic common-sense about the morning sun on such occasions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Consider the labor of preparation, the rushing about of the servants, the hours that my lady spent before her mirror with patch and powder-puff, the effort my fine gentleman expended upon his ruffles and falling bands.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Then the occasion itself, the weary feet that trod the measure long after the toilsome pleasure had ceased to please, the lips that murmured sentiment knowing it was nonsense, the eyes that reversed the old moral maxim and strove to beam and not to see--Reflect upon all these and then sum up the aftermath,--the disordered rooms, the guttering candles, the faded flowers, the regretted vows, the heavy eyelids, the aching heads.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There is a sarcastic common-sense about the morning sun on such occasions.

a small contrasting part of something

From this reading "Consider the labor of preparation, the rushing about of the servants, the hours that my lady spent before her mirror with patch and powder-puff, the effort my fine gentleman expended upon his ruffles and falling bands.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Then the occasion itself, the weary feet that trod the measure long after the toilsome pleasure had ceased to please, the lips that murmured sentiment knowing it was nonsense, the eyes that reversed the old moral maxim and strove to beam and not to see--Reflect upon all these and then sum up the aftermath,--the disordered rooms, the guttering candles, the faded flowers, the regretted vows, the heavy eyelids, the aching heads.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Then the occasion itself, the weary feet that trod the measure long after the toilsome pleasure had ceased to please, the lips that murmured sentiment knowing it was nonsense, the eyes that reversed the old moral maxim and strove to beam and not to see--Reflect upon all these and then sum up the aftermath,--the disordered rooms, the guttering candles, the faded flowers, the regretted vows, the heavy eyelids, the aching heads.

used of competitive activities in which only women take part

From this reading "Consider the labor of preparation, the rushing about of the servants, the hours that my lady spent before her mirror with patch and powder-puff, the effort my fine gentleman expended upon his ruffles and falling bands.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading "Consider the labor of preparation, the rushing about of the servants, the hours that my lady spent before her mirror with patch and powder-puff, the effort my fine gentleman expended upon his ruffles and falling bands.

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

From this reading A ROOTED SORROW Before the last guest had taken his departure from Romney the red sun came bobbing up across the river and shot his rays in at the window.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading A ROOTED SORROW Before the last guest had taken his departure from Romney the red sun came bobbing up across the river and shot his rays in at the window.

manifest or bring back

From this reading Then the occasion itself, the weary feet that trod the measure long after the toilsome pleasure had ceased to please, the lips that murmured sentiment knowing it was nonsense, the eyes that reversed the old moral maxim and strove to beam and not to see--Reflect upon all these and then sum up the aftermath,--the disordered rooms, the guttering candles, the faded flowers, the regretted vows, the heavy eyelids, the aching heads.

inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading Then the occasion itself, the weary feet that trod the measure long after the toilsome pleasure had ceased to please, the lips that murmured sentiment knowing it was nonsense, the eyes that reversed the old moral maxim and strove to beam and not to see--Reflect upon all these and then sum up the aftermath,--the disordered rooms, the guttering candles, the faded flowers, the regretted vows, the heavy eyelids, the aching heads.

turned inside out and resewn

From this reading Then the occasion itself, the weary feet that trod the measure long after the toilsome pleasure had ceased to please, the lips that murmured sentiment knowing it was nonsense, the eyes that reversed the old moral maxim and strove to beam and not to see--Reflect upon all these and then sum up the aftermath,--the disordered rooms, the guttering candles, the faded flowers, the regretted vows, the heavy eyelids, the aching heads.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading A ROOTED SORROW Before the last guest had taken his departure from Romney the red sun came bobbing up across the river and shot his rays in at the window.

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

From this reading A ROOTED SORROW Before the last guest had taken his departure from Romney the red sun came bobbing up across the river and shot his rays in at the window.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Then the occasion itself, the weary feet that trod the measure long after the toilsome pleasure had ceased to please, the lips that murmured sentiment knowing it was nonsense, the eyes that reversed the old moral maxim and strove to beam and not to see--Reflect upon all these and then sum up the aftermath,--the disordered rooms, the guttering candles, the faded flowers, the regretted vows, the heavy eyelids, the aching heads.

absolutely still

From this reading A ROOTED SORROW Before the last guest had taken his departure from Romney the red sun came bobbing up across the river and shot his rays in at the window.

plural of “ruffle” — a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim

From this reading "Consider the labor of preparation, the rushing about of the servants, the hours that my lady spent before her mirror with patch and powder-puff, the effort my fine gentleman expended upon his ruffles and falling bands.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading "Consider the labor of preparation, the rushing about of the servants, the hours that my lady spent before her mirror with patch and powder-puff, the effort my fine gentleman expended upon his ruffles and falling bands.

expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds

From this reading There is a sarcastic common-sense about the morning sun on such occasions.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Then the occasion itself, the weary feet that trod the measure long after the toilsome pleasure had ceased to please, the lips that murmured sentiment knowing it was nonsense, the eyes that reversed the old moral maxim and strove to beam and not to see--Reflect upon all these and then sum up the aftermath,--the disordered rooms, the guttering candles, the faded flowers, the regretted vows, the heavy eyelids, the aching heads.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "Was it all worth while?" he seems to ask.

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading Then the occasion itself, the weary feet that trod the measure long after the toilsome pleasure had ceased to please, the lips that murmured sentiment knowing it was nonsense, the eyes that reversed the old moral maxim and strove to beam and not to see--Reflect upon all these and then sum up the aftermath,--the disordered rooms, the guttering candles, the faded flowers, the regretted vows, the heavy eyelids, the aching heads.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading "Consider the labor of preparation, the rushing about of the servants, the hours that my lady spent before her mirror with patch and powder-puff, the effort my fine gentleman expended upon his ruffles and falling bands.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading A ROOTED SORROW Before the last guest had taken his departure from Romney the red sun came bobbing up across the river and shot his rays in at the window.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading A ROOTED SORROW Before the last guest had taken his departure from Romney the red sun came bobbing up across the river and shot his rays in at the window.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading "Consider the labor of preparation, the rushing about of the servants, the hours that my lady spent before her mirror with patch and powder-puff, the effort my fine gentleman expended upon his ruffles and falling bands.

inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading Then the occasion itself, the weary feet that trod the measure long after the toilsome pleasure had ceased to please, the lips that murmured sentiment knowing it was nonsense, the eyes that reversed the old moral maxim and strove to beam and not to see--Reflect upon all these and then sum up the aftermath,--the disordered rooms, the guttering candles, the faded flowers, the regretted vows, the heavy eyelids, the aching heads.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading There is a sarcastic common-sense about the morning sun on such occasions.

a quantity of money

From this reading Then the occasion itself, the weary feet that trod the measure long after the toilsome pleasure had ceased to please, the lips that murmured sentiment knowing it was nonsense, the eyes that reversed the old moral maxim and strove to beam and not to see--Reflect upon all these and then sum up the aftermath,--the disordered rooms, the guttering candles, the faded flowers, the regretted vows, the heavy eyelids, the aching heads.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading A ROOTED SORROW Before the last guest had taken his departure from Romney the red sun came bobbing up across the river and shot his rays in at the window.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading A ROOTED SORROW Before the last guest had taken his departure from Romney the red sun came bobbing up across the river and shot his rays in at the window.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Consider the labor of preparation, the rushing about of the servants, the hours that my lady spent before her mirror with patch and powder-puff, the effort my fine gentleman expended upon his ruffles and falling bands.

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

From this reading A ROOTED SORROW Before the last guest had taken his departure from Romney the red sun came bobbing up across the river and shot his rays in at the window.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then the occasion itself, the weary feet that trod the measure long after the toilsome pleasure had ceased to please, the lips that murmured sentiment knowing it was nonsense, the eyes that reversed the old moral maxim and strove to beam and not to see--Reflect upon all these and then sum up the aftermath,--the disordered rooms, the guttering candles, the faded flowers, the regretted vows, the heavy eyelids, the aching heads.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is a sarcastic common-sense about the morning sun on such occasions.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Then the occasion itself, the weary feet that trod the measure long after the toilsome pleasure had ceased to please, the lips that murmured sentiment knowing it was nonsense, the eyes that reversed the old moral maxim and strove to beam and not to see--Reflect upon all these and then sum up the aftermath,--the disordered rooms, the guttering candles, the faded flowers, the regretted vows, the heavy eyelids, the aching heads.

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

From this reading "Was it all worth while?" he seems to ask.

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort

From this reading Then the occasion itself, the weary feet that trod the measure long after the toilsome pleasure had ceased to please, the lips that murmured sentiment knowing it was nonsense, the eyes that reversed the old moral maxim and strove to beam and not to see--Reflect upon all these and then sum up the aftermath,--the disordered rooms, the guttering candles, the faded flowers, the regretted vows, the heavy eyelids, the aching heads.

inflected form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot

From this reading Then the occasion itself, the weary feet that trod the measure long after the toilsome pleasure had ceased to please, the lips that murmured sentiment knowing it was nonsense, the eyes that reversed the old moral maxim and strove to beam and not to see--Reflect upon all these and then sum up the aftermath,--the disordered rooms, the guttering candles, the faded flowers, the regretted vows, the heavy eyelids, the aching heads.

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

From this reading A ROOTED SORROW Before the last guest had taken his departure from Romney the red sun came bobbing up across the river and shot his rays in at the window.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "Consider the labor of preparation, the rushing about of the servants, the hours that my lady spent before her mirror with patch and powder-puff, the effort my fine gentleman expended upon his ruffles and falling bands.

plural of “vow” — a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner

From this reading Then the occasion itself, the weary feet that trod the measure long after the toilsome pleasure had ceased to please, the lips that murmured sentiment knowing it was nonsense, the eyes that reversed the old moral maxim and strove to beam and not to see--Reflect upon all these and then sum up the aftermath,--the disordered rooms, the guttering candles, the faded flowers, the regretted vows, the heavy eyelids, the aching heads.

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

From this reading "Was it all worth while?" he seems to ask.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading Then the occasion itself, the weary feet that trod the measure long after the toilsome pleasure had ceased to please, the lips that murmured sentiment knowing it was nonsense, the eyes that reversed the old moral maxim and strove to beam and not to see--Reflect upon all these and then sum up the aftermath,--the disordered rooms, the guttering candles, the faded flowers, the regretted vows, the heavy eyelids, the aching heads.

during the time that

From this reading "Was it all worth while?" he seems to ask.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading A ROOTED SORROW Before the last guest had taken his departure from Romney the red sun came bobbing up across the river and shot his rays in at the window.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Consider the labor of preparation, the rushing about of the servants, the hours that my lady spent before her mirror with patch and powder-puff, the effort my fine gentleman expended upon his ruffles and falling bands.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading "Was it all worth while?" he seems to ask.