Chapter XIX · The Devotion of Love

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

From this reading _—Byron._ There was a much larger, but not so select, a company invited by the genial, social Judge Jacky than that assembled by the proud and reserved General Garnet.

possessing life

From this reading The saloon, or “big room,” as it is plainly called in old-fashioned country houses, was blazing with light and splendor, and pealing with music, and alive with young men and maidens in ball dresses, laughing, talking, wooing, flirting, dancing.

(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 Oh! sweeter far than wealth, than fame, than all, Is first and passionate love; it stands alone.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Oh! sweeter far than wealth, than fame, than all, Is first and passionate love; it stands alone.

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

From this reading Oh! sweeter far than wealth, than fame, than all, Is first and passionate love; it stands alone.

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

From this reading The saloon, or “big room,” as it is plainly called in old-fashioned country houses, was blazing with light and splendor, and pealing with music, and alive with young men and maidens in ball dresses, laughing, talking, wooing, flirting, dancing.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading _—Byron._ There was a much larger, but not so select, a company invited by the genial, social Judge Jacky than that assembled by the proud and reserved General Garnet.

the act of gathering something together

From this reading And by “early candle light”—the country hour for assembling for a ball—the whole house—parlors, chambers, family rooms, and saloon—were crowded to overflowing.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading And by “early candle light”—the country hour for assembling for a ball—the whole house—parlors, chambers, family rooms, and saloon—were crowded to overflowing.

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

From this reading The dining room only was kept shut up, for there the two long tables were to be set for supper.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The saloon, or “big room,” as it is plainly called in old-fashioned country houses, was blazing with light and splendor, and pealing with music, and alive with young men and maidens in ball dresses, laughing, talking, wooing, flirting, dancing.

shining intensely

From this reading The saloon, or “big room,” as it is plainly called in old-fashioned country houses, was blazing with light and splendor, and pealing with music, and alive with young men and maidens in ball dresses, laughing, talking, wooing, flirting, dancing.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _—Byron._ There was a much larger, but not so select, a company invited by the genial, social Judge Jacky than that assembled by the proud and reserved General Garnet.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _—Byron._ There was a much larger, but not so select, a company invited by the genial, social Judge Jacky than that assembled by the proud and reserved General Garnet.

English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)

From this reading _—Byron._ There was a much larger, but not so select, a company invited by the genial, social Judge Jacky than that assembled by the proud and reserved General Garnet.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The saloon, or “big room,” as it is plainly called in old-fashioned country houses, was blazing with light and splendor, and pealing with music, and alive with young men and maidens in ball dresses, laughing, talking, wooing, flirting, dancing.

stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading And by “early candle light”—the country hour for assembling for a ball—the whole house—parlors, chambers, family rooms, and saloon—were crowded to overflowing.

English architect (1723-1796)

From this reading And by “early candle light”—the country hour for assembling for a ball—the whole house—parlors, chambers, family rooms, and saloon—were crowded to overflowing.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading _—Byron._ There was a much larger, but not so select, a company invited by the genial, social Judge Jacky than that assembled by the proud and reserved General Garnet.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading And by “early candle light”—the country hour for assembling for a ball—the whole house—parlors, chambers, family rooms, and saloon—were crowded to overflowing.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading And by “early candle light”—the country hour for assembling for a ball—the whole house—parlors, chambers, family rooms, and saloon—were crowded to overflowing.

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

From this reading The saloon, or “big room,” as it is plainly called in old-fashioned country houses, was blazing with light and splendor, and pealing with music, and alive with young men and maidens in ball dresses, laughing, talking, wooing, flirting, dancing.

the act of eating dinner

From this reading The dining room only was kept shut up, for there the two long tables were to be set for supper.

plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice

From this reading The saloon, or “big room,” as it is plainly called in old-fashioned country houses, was blazing with light and splendor, and pealing with music, and alive with young men and maidens in ball dresses, laughing, talking, wooing, flirting, dancing.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading And by “early candle light”—the country hour for assembling for a ball—the whole house—parlors, chambers, family rooms, and saloon—were crowded to overflowing.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading Oh! sweeter far than wealth, than fame, than all, Is first and passionate love; it stands alone.

a social unit living together

From this reading And by “early candle light”—the country hour for assembling for a ball—the whole house—parlors, chambers, family rooms, and saloon—were crowded to overflowing.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Oh! sweeter far than wealth, than fame, than all, Is first and passionate love; it stands alone.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Oh! sweeter far than wealth, than fame, than all, Is first and passionate love; it stands alone.

playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest

From this reading The saloon, or “big room,” as it is plainly called in old-fashioned country houses, was blazing with light and splendor, and pealing with music, and alive with young men and maidens in ball dresses, laughing, talking, wooing, flirting, dancing.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And by “early candle light”—the country hour for assembling for a ball—the whole house—parlors, chambers, family rooms, and saloon—were crowded to overflowing.

any of a group of hard glassy minerals (silicates of various metals) used as gemstones and as an abrasive

From this reading _—Byron._ There was a much larger, but not so select, a company invited by the genial, social Judge Jacky than that assembled by the proud and reserved General Garnet.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading _—Byron._ There was a much larger, but not so select, a company invited by the genial, social Judge Jacky than that assembled by the proud and reserved General Garnet.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading _—Byron._ There was a much larger, but not so select, a company invited by the genial, social Judge Jacky than that assembled by the proud and reserved General Garnet.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading And by “early candle light”—the country hour for assembling for a ball—the whole house—parlors, chambers, family rooms, and saloon—were crowded to overflowing.

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

From this reading And by “early candle light”—the country hour for assembling for a ball—the whole house—parlors, chambers, family rooms, and saloon—were crowded to overflowing.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The saloon, or “big room,” as it is plainly called in old-fashioned country houses, was blazing with light and splendor, and pealing with music, and alive with young men and maidens in ball dresses, laughing, talking, wooing, flirting, dancing.

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

From this reading The saloon, or “big room,” as it is plainly called in old-fashioned country houses, was blazing with light and splendor, and pealing with music, and alive with young men and maidens in ball dresses, laughing, talking, wooing, flirting, dancing.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading _—Byron._ There was a much larger, but not so select, a company invited by the genial, social Judge Jacky than that assembled by the proud and reserved General Garnet.

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

From this reading Oh! sweeter far than wealth, than fame, than all, Is first and passionate love; it stands alone.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Oh! sweeter far than wealth, than fame, than all, Is first and passionate love; it stands alone.

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From this reading _—Byron._ There was a much larger, but not so select, a company invited by the genial, social Judge Jacky than that assembled by the proud and reserved General Garnet.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading _—Byron._ There was a much larger, but not so select, a company invited by the genial, social Judge Jacky than that assembled by the proud and reserved General Garnet.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The dining room only was kept shut up, for there the two long tables were to be set for supper.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading _—Byron._ There was a much larger, but not so select, a company invited by the genial, social Judge Jacky than that assembled by the proud and reserved General Garnet.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading The saloon, or “big room,” as it is plainly called in old-fashioned country houses, was blazing with light and splendor, and pealing with music, and alive with young men and maidens in ball dresses, laughing, talking, wooing, flirting, dancing.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading And by “early candle light”—the country hour for assembling for a ball—the whole house—parlors, chambers, family rooms, and saloon—were crowded to overflowing.

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 The dining room only was kept shut up, for there the two long tables were to be set for supper.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Oh! sweeter far than wealth, than fame, than all, Is first and passionate love; it stands alone.

plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading The saloon, or “big room,” as it is plainly called in old-fashioned country houses, was blazing with light and splendor, and pealing with music, and alive with young men and maidens in ball dresses, laughing, talking, wooing, flirting, dancing.

the force of workers available

From this reading The saloon, or “big room,” as it is plainly called in old-fashioned country houses, was blazing with light and splendor, and pealing with music, and alive with young men and maidens in ball dresses, laughing, talking, wooing, flirting, dancing.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading _—Byron._ There was a much larger, but not so select, a company invited by the genial, social Judge Jacky than that assembled by the proud and reserved General Garnet.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading The saloon, or “big room,” as it is plainly called in old-fashioned country houses, was blazing with light and splendor, and pealing with music, and alive with young men and maidens in ball dresses, laughing, talking, wooing, flirting, dancing.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _—Byron._ There was a much larger, but not so select, a company invited by the genial, social Judge Jacky than that assembled by the proud and reserved General Garnet.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading Oh! sweeter far than wealth, than fame, than all, Is first and passionate love; it stands alone.

out of fashion

From this reading The saloon, or “big room,” as it is plainly called in old-fashioned country houses, was blazing with light and splendor, and pealing with music, and alive with young men and maidens in ball dresses, laughing, talking, wooing, flirting, dancing.

and nothing more

From this reading The dining room only was kept shut up, for there the two long tables were to be set for supper.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The saloon, or “big room,” as it is plainly called in old-fashioned country houses, was blazing with light and splendor, and pealing with music, and alive with young men and maidens in ball dresses, laughing, talking, wooing, flirting, dancing.

covered with water

From this reading And by “early candle light”—the country hour for assembling for a ball—the whole house—parlors, chambers, family rooms, and saloon—were crowded to overflowing.

plural of “parlor” — reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading And by “early candle light”—the country hour for assembling for a ball—the whole house—parlors, chambers, family rooms, and saloon—were crowded to overflowing.

having or expressing strong emotions

From this reading Oh! sweeter far than wealth, than fame, than all, Is first and passionate love; it stands alone.

a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)

From this reading The saloon, or “big room,” as it is plainly called in old-fashioned country houses, was blazing with light and splendor, and pealing with music, and alive with young men and maidens in ball dresses, laughing, talking, wooing, flirting, dancing.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading The saloon, or “big room,” as it is plainly called in old-fashioned country houses, was blazing with light and splendor, and pealing with music, and alive with young men and maidens in ball dresses, laughing, talking, wooing, flirting, dancing.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading _—Byron._ There was a much larger, but not so select, a company invited by the genial, social Judge Jacky than that assembled by the proud and reserved General Garnet.

set aside for the use of a particular person or party

From this reading _—Byron._ There was a much larger, but not so select, a company invited by the genial, social Judge Jacky than that assembled by the proud and reserved General Garnet.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The dining room only was kept shut up, for there the two long tables were to be set for supper.

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

From this reading And by “early candle light”—the country hour for assembling for a ball—the whole house—parlors, chambers, family rooms, and saloon—were crowded to overflowing.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading And by “early candle light”—the country hour for assembling for a ball—the whole house—parlors, chambers, family rooms, and saloon—were crowded to overflowing.

of superior grade

From this reading _—Byron._ There was a much larger, but not so select, a company invited by the genial, social Judge Jacky than that assembled by the proud and reserved General Garnet.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The dining room only was kept shut up, for there the two long tables were to be set for supper.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading The dining room only was kept shut up, for there the two long tables were to be set for supper.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _—Byron._ There was a much larger, but not so select, a company invited by the genial, social Judge Jacky than that assembled by the proud and reserved General Garnet.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading _—Byron._ There was a much larger, but not so select, a company invited by the genial, social Judge Jacky than that assembled by the proud and reserved General Garnet.

Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.

From this reading The saloon, or “big room,” as it is plainly called in old-fashioned country houses, was blazing with light and splendor, and pealing with music, and alive with young men and maidens in ball dresses, laughing, talking, wooing, flirting, dancing.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading Oh! sweeter far than wealth, than fame, than all, Is first and passionate love; it stands alone.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading The dining room only was kept shut up, for there the two long tables were to be set for supper.

comparative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Oh! sweeter far than wealth, than fame, than all, Is first and passionate love; it stands alone.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The dining room only was kept shut up, for there the two long tables were to be set for supper.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading The saloon, or “big room,” as it is plainly called in old-fashioned country houses, was blazing with light and splendor, and pealing with music, and alive with young men and maidens in ball dresses, laughing, talking, wooing, flirting, dancing.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Oh! sweeter far than wealth, than fame, than all, Is first and passionate love; it stands alone.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _—Byron._ There was a much larger, but not so select, a company invited by the genial, social Judge Jacky than that assembled by the proud and reserved General Garnet.

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

From this reading _—Byron._ There was a much larger, but not so select, a company invited by the genial, social Judge Jacky than that assembled by the proud and reserved General Garnet.

in or at that place or location

From this reading _—Byron._ There was a much larger, but not so select, a company invited by the genial, social Judge Jacky than that assembled by the proud and reserved General Garnet.

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

From this reading And by “early candle light”—the country hour for assembling for a ball—the whole house—parlors, chambers, family rooms, and saloon—were crowded to overflowing.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The dining room only was kept shut up, for there the two long tables were to be set for supper.

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

From this reading The dining room only was kept shut up, for there the two long tables were to be set for supper.

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

From this reading _—Byron._ There was a much larger, but not so select, a company invited by the genial, social Judge Jacky than that assembled by the proud and reserved General Garnet.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading Oh! sweeter far than wealth, than fame, than all, Is first and passionate love; it stands alone.

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

From this reading And by “early candle light”—the country hour for assembling for a ball—the whole house—parlors, chambers, family rooms, and saloon—were crowded to overflowing.

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

From this reading And by “early candle light”—the country hour for assembling for a ball—the whole house—parlors, chambers, family rooms, and saloon—were crowded to overflowing.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The saloon, or “big room,” as it is plainly called in old-fashioned country houses, was blazing with light and splendor, and pealing with music, and alive with young men and maidens in ball dresses, laughing, talking, wooing, flirting, dancing.

a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)

From this reading The saloon, or “big room,” as it is plainly called in old-fashioned country houses, was blazing with light and splendor, and pealing with music, and alive with young men and maidens in ball dresses, laughing, talking, wooing, flirting, dancing.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The saloon, or “big room,” as it is plainly called in old-fashioned country houses, was blazing with light and splendor, and pealing with music, and alive with young men and maidens in ball dresses, laughing, talking, wooing, flirting, dancing.