used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Good, let us go and have a ghostly dance, as a proper finale of our revel,” answered Rose as they flocked into the long hall.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
adieunounUS /əˈduː/
a farewell remark
From this reading At that moment the great clock struck twelve, and all paused to bid the old year adieu.
(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 At that moment the great clock struck twelve, and all paused to bid the old year adieu.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JASPER She led them to the north gallery and, pausing at the door, said merrily, “The ghost--or ghosts rather, for there were two--which frightened Patty were Sir Jasper and myself, meeting to discuss certain important matters which concerned Mr. Treherne.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Good, let us go and have a ghostly dance, as a proper finale of our revel,” answered Rose as they flocked into the long hall.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Good, let us go and have a ghostly dance, as a proper finale of our revel,” answered Rose as they flocked into the long hall.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading JASPER She led them to the north gallery and, pausing at the door, said merrily, “The ghost--or ghosts rather, for there were two--which frightened Patty were Sir Jasper and myself, meeting to discuss certain important matters which concerned Mr. Treherne.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
propose a payment
From this reading At that moment the great clock struck twelve, and all paused to bid the old year adieu.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading JASPER She led them to the north gallery and, pausing at the door, said merrily, “The ghost--or ghosts rather, for there were two--which frightened Patty were Sir Jasper and myself, meeting to discuss certain important matters which concerned Mr. Treherne.
chagrinnounUS /ʃəˈɡrɪn/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
cheerilyadverb
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading At that moment the great clock struck twelve, and all paused to bid the old year adieu.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading JASPER She led them to the north gallery and, pausing at the door, said merrily, “The ghost--or ghosts rather, for there were two--which frightened Patty were Sir Jasper and myself, meeting to discuss certain important matters which concerned Mr. Treherne.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading If you want to see spirits we will play phantom for you, and convince you of our power.”
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading “Good, let us go and have a ghostly dance, as a proper finale of our revel,” answered Rose as they flocked into the long hall.
wanted intensely
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading JASPER She led them to the north gallery and, pausing at the door, said merrily, “The ghost--or ghosts rather, for there were two--which frightened Patty were Sir Jasper and myself, meeting to discuss certain important matters which concerned Mr. Treherne.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading JASPER She led them to the north gallery and, pausing at the door, said merrily, “The ghost--or ghosts rather, for there were two--which frightened Patty were Sir Jasper and myself, meeting to discuss certain important matters which concerned Mr. Treherne.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
finalenounUS /fəˈnæli/
the closing section of a musical composition
From this reading “Good, let us go and have a ghostly dance, as a proper finale of our revel,” answered Rose as they flocked into the long hall.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
flockedverbUS /flɑːkt/
past form of “flock” — move as a crowd or in a group
From this reading “Good, let us go and have a ghostly dance, as a proper finale of our revel,” answered Rose as they flocked into the long hall.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading JASPER She led them to the north gallery and, pausing at the door, said merrily, “The ghost--or ghosts rather, for there were two--which frightened Patty were Sir Jasper and myself, meeting to discuss certain important matters which concerned Mr. Treherne.
made afraid
From this reading JASPER She led them to the north gallery and, pausing at the door, said merrily, “The ghost--or ghosts rather, for there were two--which frightened Patty were Sir Jasper and myself, meeting to discuss certain important matters which concerned Mr. Treherne.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading JASPER She led them to the north gallery and, pausing at the door, said merrily, “The ghost--or ghosts rather, for there were two--which frightened Patty were Sir Jasper and myself, meeting to discuss certain important matters which concerned Mr. Treherne.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading JASPER She led them to the north gallery and, pausing at the door, said merrily, “The ghost--or ghosts rather, for there were two--which frightened Patty were Sir Jasper and myself, meeting to discuss certain important matters which concerned Mr. Treherne.
ghostlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊstli/
resembling or characteristic of a phantom
From this reading “Good, let us go and have a ghostly dance, as a proper finale of our revel,” answered Rose as they flocked into the long hall.
ghostsnounUS /ɡoʊsts/
plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading JASPER She led them to the north gallery and, pausing at the door, said merrily, “The ghost--or ghosts rather, for there were two--which frightened Patty were Sir Jasper and myself, meeting to discuss certain important matters which concerned Mr. Treherne.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Good, let us go and have a ghostly dance, as a proper finale of our revel,” answered Rose as they flocked into the long hall.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Good, let us go and have a ghostly dance, as a proper finale of our revel,” answered Rose as they flocked into the long hall.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading At that moment the great clock struck twelve, and all paused to bid the old year adieu.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading “Good, let us go and have a ghostly dance, as a proper finale of our revel,” answered Rose as they flocked into the long hall.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Good, let us go and have a ghostly dance, as a proper finale of our revel,” answered Rose as they flocked into the long hall.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you want to see spirits we will play phantom for you, and convince you of our power.”
of great significance or value
From this reading JASPER She led them to the north gallery and, pausing at the door, said merrily, “The ghost--or ghosts rather, for there were two--which frightened Patty were Sir Jasper and myself, meeting to discuss certain important matters which concerned Mr. Treherne.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “Good, let us go and have a ghostly dance, as a proper finale of our revel,” answered Rose as they flocked into the long hall.
JASPERnounUS /ˈdʒæspər/
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading JASPER She led them to the north gallery and, pausing at the door, said merrily, “The ghost--or ghosts rather, for there were two--which frightened Patty were Sir Jasper and myself, meeting to discuss certain important matters which concerned Mr. Treherne.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading JASPER She led them to the north gallery and, pausing at the door, said merrily, “The ghost--or ghosts rather, for there were two--which frightened Patty were Sir Jasper and myself, meeting to discuss certain important matters which concerned Mr. Treherne.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Good, let us go and have a ghostly dance, as a proper finale of our revel,” answered Rose as they flocked into the long hall.
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 “Good, let us go and have a ghostly dance, as a proper finale of our revel,” answered Rose as they flocked into the long hall.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading JASPER She led them to the north gallery and, pausing at the door, said merrily, “The ghost--or ghosts rather, for there were two--which frightened Patty were Sir Jasper and myself, meeting to discuss certain important matters which concerned Mr. Treherne.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading JASPER She led them to the north gallery and, pausing at the door, said merrily, “The ghost--or ghosts rather, for there were two--which frightened Patty were Sir Jasper and myself, meeting to discuss certain important matters which concerned Mr. Treherne.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading JASPER She led them to the north gallery and, pausing at the door, said merrily, “The ghost--or ghosts rather, for there were two--which frightened Patty were Sir Jasper and myself, meeting to discuss certain important matters which concerned Mr. Treherne.
a particular point in time
From this reading At that moment the great clock struck twelve, and all paused to bid the old year adieu.
a form of address for a man
From this reading JASPER She led them to the north gallery and, pausing at the door, said merrily, “The ghost--or ghosts rather, for there were two--which frightened Patty were Sir Jasper and myself, meeting to discuss certain important matters which concerned Mr. Treherne.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading JASPER She led them to the north gallery and, pausing at the door, said merrily, “The ghost--or ghosts rather, for there were two--which frightened Patty were Sir Jasper and myself, meeting to discuss certain important matters which concerned Mr. Treherne.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading JASPER She led them to the north gallery and, pausing at the door, said merrily, “The ghost--or ghosts rather, for there were two--which frightened Patty were Sir Jasper and myself, meeting to discuss certain important matters which concerned Mr. Treherne.
Octavia
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From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If you want to see spirits we will play phantom for you, and convince you of our power.”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading At that moment the great clock struck twelve, and all paused to bid the old year adieu.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading JASPER She led them to the north gallery and, pausing at the door, said merrily, “The ghost--or ghosts rather, for there were two--which frightened Patty were Sir Jasper and myself, meeting to discuss certain important matters which concerned Mr. Treherne.
others
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From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading If you want to see spirits we will play phantom for you, and convince you of our power.”
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading JASPER She led them to the north gallery and, pausing at the door, said merrily, “The ghost--or ghosts rather, for there were two--which frightened Patty were Sir Jasper and myself, meeting to discuss certain important matters which concerned Mr. Treherne.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading At that moment the great clock struck twelve, and all paused to bid the old year adieu.
pausingverbUS /ˈpɔːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading JASPER She led them to the north gallery and, pausing at the door, said merrily, “The ghost--or ghosts rather, for there were two--which frightened Patty were Sir Jasper and myself, meeting to discuss certain important matters which concerned Mr. Treherne.
phantomnounUS /ˈfæn.təm/
A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.
From this reading If you want to see spirits we will play phantom for you, and convince you of our power.”
participate in games or sport
From this reading If you want to see spirits we will play phantom for you, and convince you of our power.”
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading If you want to see spirits we will play phantom for you, and convince you of our power.”
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading “Good, let us go and have a ghostly dance, as a proper finale of our revel,” answered Rose as they flocked into the long hall.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
on the contrary
From this reading JASPER She led them to the north gallery and, pausing at the door, said merrily, “The ghost--or ghosts rather, for there were two--which frightened Patty were Sir Jasper and myself, meeting to discuss certain important matters which concerned Mr. Treherne.
revelverbUS /ˈrevəl/
take delight in
From this reading “Good, let us go and have a ghostly dance, as a proper finale of our revel,” answered Rose as they flocked into the long hall.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading “Good, let us go and have a ghostly dance, as a proper finale of our revel,” answered Rose as they flocked into the long hall.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading JASPER She led them to the north gallery and, pausing at the door, said merrily, “The ghost--or ghosts rather, for there were two--which frightened Patty were Sir Jasper and myself, meeting to discuss certain important matters which concerned Mr. Treherne.
cut with a saw
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading If you want to see spirits we will play phantom for you, and convince you of our power.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading JASPER She led them to the north gallery and, pausing at the door, said merrily, “The ghost--or ghosts rather, for there were two--which frightened Patty were Sir Jasper and myself, meeting to discuss certain important matters which concerned Mr. Treherne.
term of address for a man
From this reading JASPER She led them to the north gallery and, pausing at the door, said merrily, “The ghost--or ghosts rather, for there were two--which frightened Patty were Sir Jasper and myself, meeting to discuss certain important matters which concerned Mr. Treherne.
Snowdon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
express in speech
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading If you want to see spirits we will play phantom for you, and convince you of our power.”
be standing; be upright
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading At that moment the great clock struck twelve, and all paused to bid the old year adieu.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At that moment the great clock struck twelve, and all paused to bid the old year adieu.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JASPER She led them to the north gallery and, pausing at the door, said merrily, “The ghost--or ghosts rather, for there were two--which frightened Patty were Sir Jasper and myself, meeting to discuss certain important matters which concerned Mr. Treherne.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading JASPER She led them to the north gallery and, pausing at the door, said merrily, “The ghost--or ghosts rather, for there were two--which frightened Patty were Sir Jasper and myself, meeting to discuss certain important matters which concerned Mr. Treherne.
in or at that place or location
From this reading JASPER She led them to the north gallery and, pausing at the door, said merrily, “The ghost--or ghosts rather, for there were two--which frightened Patty were Sir Jasper and myself, meeting to discuss certain important matters which concerned Mr. Treherne.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Good, let us go and have a ghostly dance, as a proper finale of our revel,” answered Rose as they flocked into the long hall.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JASPER She led them to the north gallery and, pausing at the door, said merrily, “The ghost--or ghosts rather, for there were two--which frightened Patty were Sir Jasper and myself, meeting to discuss certain important matters which concerned Mr. Treherne.
Treherne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JASPER She led them to the north gallery and, pausing at the door, said merrily, “The ghost--or ghosts rather, for there were two--which frightened Patty were Sir Jasper and myself, meeting to discuss certain important matters which concerned Mr. Treherne.
a shaky motion
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading At that moment the great clock struck twelve, and all paused to bid the old year adieu.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading JASPER She led them to the north gallery and, pausing at the door, said merrily, “The ghost--or ghosts rather, for there were two--which frightened Patty were Sir Jasper and myself, meeting to discuss certain important matters which concerned Mr. Treherne.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Good, let us go and have a ghostly dance, as a proper finale of our revel,” answered Rose as they flocked into the long hall.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
waltznounUS /wɔːlts/
an assured victory (especially in an election)
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading If you want to see spirits we will play phantom for you, and convince you of our power.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If you want to see spirits we will play phantom for you, and convince you of our power.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading JASPER She led them to the north gallery and, pausing at the door, said merrily, “The ghost--or ghosts rather, for there were two--which frightened Patty were Sir Jasper and myself, meeting to discuss certain important matters which concerned Mr. Treherne.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
at the time that
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading JASPER She led them to the north gallery and, pausing at the door, said merrily, “The ghost--or ghosts rather, for there were two--which frightened Patty were Sir Jasper and myself, meeting to discuss certain important matters which concerned Mr. Treherne.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If you want to see spirits we will play phantom for you, and convince you of our power.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading At that moment the great clock struck twelve, and all paused to bid the old year adieu.
but in spite of that
From this reading Sir Jasper was the first to speak, for, angry with Mrs. Snowdon, yet thankful to her for making a jest to others of what had been earnest to him, he desired to hide his chagrin under a gay manner; and taking Rose around the waist was about to waltz away as she proposed, saying cheerily, “'Come one and all, and dance the new year in,'” when a cry from Octavia arrested him, and turning he saw her stand, pale and trembling, pointing to the far end of the hall.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you want to see spirits we will play phantom for you, and convince you of our power.”
