Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading THE long-wished-for morning dawned at last on Edward; and very soon a number of guests arrived.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading They bore an immense garland of flowers, composed of a number of single wreaths, winding in and out, one above the other; saluting the company, they made request, according to custom, for silk handkerchiefs and ribands, at the hands of the fair sex, with which to dress themselves out.

not being in a specified place

From this reading They had sent out a large number of invitations, and many who had missed the laying of the foundation-stone, which was reported to have been so charming, were the more careful not to be absent on the second festivity.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading They bore an immense garland of flowers, composed of a number of single wreaths, winding in and out, one above the other; saluting the company, they made request, according to custom, for silk handkerchiefs and ribands, at the hands of the fair sex, with which to dress themselves out.

later than; following

From this reading When the castle party went into the dining-hall, they marched off singing and shouting, and after amusing themselves a while in the village, and coaxing many a riband out of the women there, old and young, they came at last, with crowds behind them and crowds expecting them, out upon the height where the park-house was now standing.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading When the castle party went into the dining-hall, they marched off singing and shouting, and after amusing themselves a while in the village, and coaxing many a riband out of the women there, old and young, they came at last, with crowds behind them and crowds expecting them, out upon the height where the park-house was now standing.

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

From this reading They bore an immense garland of flowers, composed of a number of single wreaths, winding in and out, one above the other; saluting the company, they made request, according to custom, for silk handkerchiefs and ribands, at the hands of the fair sex, with which to dress themselves out.

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

From this reading THE long-wished-for morning dawned at last on Edward; and very soon a number of guests arrived.

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

From this reading Before dinner the carpenter's people appeared, with music, in the court of the castle.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading THE long-wished-for morning dawned at last on Edward; and very soon a number of guests arrived.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE long-wished-for morning dawned at last on Edward; and very soon a number of guests arrived.

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

From this reading They had sent out a large number of invitations, and many who had missed the laying of the foundation-stone, which was reported to have been so charming, were the more careful not to be absent on the second festivity.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They had sent out a large number of invitations, and many who had missed the laying of the foundation-stone, which was reported to have been so charming, were the more careful not to be absent on the second festivity.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before dinner the carpenter's people appeared, with music, in the court of the castle.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading When the castle party went into the dining-hall, they marched off singing and shouting, and after amusing themselves a while in the village, and coaxing many a riband out of the women there, old and young, they came at last, with crowds behind them and crowds expecting them, out upon the height where the park-house was now standing.

cause to be bored

From this reading They bore an immense garland of flowers, composed of a number of single wreaths, winding in and out, one above the other; saluting the company, they made request, according to custom, for silk handkerchiefs and ribands, at the hands of the fair sex, with which to dress themselves out.

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

From this reading When the castle party went into the dining-hall, they marched off singing and shouting, and after amusing themselves a while in the village, and coaxing many a riband out of the women there, old and young, they came at last, with crowds behind them and crowds expecting them, out upon the height where the park-house was now standing.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading They had sent out a large number of invitations, and many who had missed the laying of the foundation-stone, which was reported to have been so charming, were the more careful not to be absent on the second festivity.

possessive form of “carpenter” — a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects

From this reading Before dinner the carpenter's people appeared, with music, in the court of the castle.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Before dinner the carpenter's people appeared, with music, in the court of the castle.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading They had sent out a large number of invitations, and many who had missed the laying of the foundation-stone, which was reported to have been so charming, were the more careful not to be absent on the second festivity.

pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade

From this reading When the castle party went into the dining-hall, they marched off singing and shouting, and after amusing themselves a while in the village, and coaxing many a riband out of the women there, old and young, they came at last, with crowds behind them and crowds expecting them, out upon the height where the park-house was now standing.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading They bore an immense garland of flowers, composed of a number of single wreaths, winding in and out, one above the other; saluting the company, they made request, according to custom, for silk handkerchiefs and ribands, at the hands of the fair sex, with which to dress themselves out.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading They bore an immense garland of flowers, composed of a number of single wreaths, winding in and out, one above the other; saluting the company, they made request, according to custom, for silk handkerchiefs and ribands, at the hands of the fair sex, with which to dress themselves out.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Before dinner the carpenter's people appeared, with music, in the court of the castle.

plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together

From this reading When the castle party went into the dining-hall, they marched off singing and shouting, and after amusing themselves a while in the village, and coaxing many a riband out of the women there, old and young, they came at last, with crowds behind them and crowds expecting them, out upon the height where the park-house was now standing.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading They bore an immense garland of flowers, composed of a number of single wreaths, winding in and out, one above the other; saluting the company, they made request, according to custom, for silk handkerchiefs and ribands, at the hands of the fair sex, with which to dress themselves out.

past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

From this reading THE long-wished-for morning dawned at last on Edward; and very soon a number of guests arrived.

a large room at a college or university; used especially for dining

From this reading When the castle party went into the dining-hall, they marched off singing and shouting, and after amusing themselves a while in the village, and coaxing many a riband out of the women there, old and young, they came at last, with crowds behind them and crowds expecting them, out upon the height where the park-house was now standing.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Before dinner the carpenter's people appeared, with music, in the court of the castle.

put on clothes

From this reading They bore an immense garland of flowers, composed of a number of single wreaths, winding in and out, one above the other; saluting the company, they made request, according to custom, for silk handkerchiefs and ribands, at the hands of the fair sex, with which to dress themselves out.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading THE long-wished-for morning dawned at last on Edward; and very soon a number of guests arrived.

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading When the castle party went into the dining-hall, they marched off singing and shouting, and after amusing themselves a while in the village, and coaxing many a riband out of the women there, old and young, they came at last, with crowds behind them and crowds expecting them, out upon the height where the park-house was now standing.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading They bore an immense garland of flowers, composed of a number of single wreaths, winding in and out, one above the other; saluting the company, they made request, according to custom, for silk handkerchiefs and ribands, at the hands of the fair sex, with which to dress themselves out.

any joyous diversion

From this reading They had sent out a large number of invitations, and many who had missed the laying of the foundation-stone, which was reported to have been so charming, were the more careful not to be absent on the second festivity.

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

From this reading They bore an immense garland of flowers, composed of a number of single wreaths, winding in and out, one above the other; saluting the company, they made request, according to custom, for silk handkerchiefs and ribands, at the hands of the fair sex, with which to dress themselves out.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They bore an immense garland of flowers, composed of a number of single wreaths, winding in and out, one above the other; saluting the company, they made request, according to custom, for silk handkerchiefs and ribands, at the hands of the fair sex, with which to dress themselves out.

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From this reading They had sent out a large number of invitations, and many who had missed the laying of the foundation-stone, which was reported to have been so charming, were the more careful not to be absent on the second festivity.

adorn with bands of flowers or leaves

From this reading They bore an immense garland of flowers, composed of a number of single wreaths, winding in and out, one above the other; saluting the company, they made request, according to custom, for silk handkerchiefs and ribands, at the hands of the fair sex, with which to dress themselves out.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading THE long-wished-for morning dawned at last on Edward; and very soon a number of guests arrived.

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

From this reading They had sent out a large number of invitations, and many who had missed the laying of the foundation-stone, which was reported to have been so charming, were the more careful not to be absent on the second festivity.

plural of “handkerchief” — a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading They bore an immense garland of flowers, composed of a number of single wreaths, winding in and out, one above the other; saluting the company, they made request, according to custom, for silk handkerchiefs and ribands, at the hands of the fair sex, with which to dress themselves out.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading They bore an immense garland of flowers, composed of a number of single wreaths, winding in and out, one above the other; saluting the company, they made request, according to custom, for silk handkerchiefs and ribands, at the hands of the fair sex, with which to dress themselves out.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading They had sent out a large number of invitations, and many who had missed the laying of the foundation-stone, which was reported to have been so charming, were the more careful not to be absent on the second festivity.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading When the castle party went into the dining-hall, they marched off singing and shouting, and after amusing themselves a while in the village, and coaxing many a riband out of the women there, old and young, they came at last, with crowds behind them and crowds expecting them, out upon the height where the park-house was now standing.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading They bore an immense garland of flowers, composed of a number of single wreaths, winding in and out, one above the other; saluting the company, they made request, according to custom, for silk handkerchiefs and ribands, at the hands of the fair sex, with which to dress themselves out.

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

From this reading Before dinner the carpenter's people appeared, with music, in the court of the castle.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When the castle party went into the dining-hall, they marched off singing and shouting, and after amusing themselves a while in the village, and coaxing many a riband out of the women there, old and young, they came at last, with crowds behind them and crowds expecting them, out upon the height where the park-house was now standing.

plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading They had sent out a large number of invitations, and many who had missed the laying of the foundation-stone, which was reported to have been so charming, were the more careful not to be absent on the second festivity.

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

From this reading They had sent out a large number of invitations, and many who had missed the laying of the foundation-stone, which was reported to have been so charming, were the more careful not to be absent on the second festivity.

immediately past

From this reading THE long-wished-for morning dawned at last on Edward; and very soon a number of guests arrived.

the production of eggs (especially in birds)

From this reading They had sent out a large number of invitations, and many who had missed the laying of the foundation-stone, which was reported to have been so charming, were the more careful not to be absent on the second festivity.

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

From this reading THE long-wished-for morning dawned at last on Edward; and very soon a number of guests arrived.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading They bore an immense garland of flowers, composed of a number of single wreaths, winding in and out, one above the other; saluting the company, they made request, according to custom, for silk handkerchiefs and ribands, at the hands of the fair sex, with which to dress themselves out.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading They had sent out a large number of invitations, and many who had missed the laying of the foundation-stone, which was reported to have been so charming, were the more careful not to be absent on the second festivity.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading When the castle party went into the dining-hall, they marched off singing and shouting, and after amusing themselves a while in the village, and coaxing many a riband out of the women there, old and young, they came at last, with crowds behind them and crowds expecting them, out upon the height where the park-house was now standing.

not caught with the senses or the mind

From this reading They had sent out a large number of invitations, and many who had missed the laying of the foundation-stone, which was reported to have been so charming, were the more careful not to be absent on the second festivity.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading They had sent out a large number of invitations, and many who had missed the laying of the foundation-stone, which was reported to have been so charming, were the more careful not to be absent on the second festivity.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE long-wished-for morning dawned at last on Edward; and very soon a number of guests arrived.

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

From this reading Before dinner the carpenter's people appeared, with music, in the court of the castle.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They had sent out a large number of invitations, and many who had missed the laying of the foundation-stone, which was reported to have been so charming, were the more careful not to be absent on the second festivity.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading When the castle party went into the dining-hall, they marched off singing and shouting, and after amusing themselves a while in the village, and coaxing many a riband out of the women there, old and young, they came at last, with crowds behind them and crowds expecting them, out upon the height where the park-house was now standing.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading THE long-wished-for morning dawned at last on Edward; and very soon a number of guests arrived.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE long-wished-for morning dawned at last on Edward; and very soon a number of guests arrived.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading When the castle party went into the dining-hall, they marched off singing and shouting, and after amusing themselves a while in the village, and coaxing many a riband out of the women there, old and young, they came at last, with crowds behind them and crowds expecting them, out upon the height where the park-house was now standing.

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

From this reading When the castle party went into the dining-hall, they marched off singing and shouting, and after amusing themselves a while in the village, and coaxing many a riband out of the women there, old and young, they came at last, with crowds behind them and crowds expecting them, out upon the height where the park-house was now standing.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE long-wished-for morning dawned at last on Edward; and very soon a number of guests arrived.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They bore an immense garland of flowers, composed of a number of single wreaths, winding in and out, one above the other; saluting the company, they made request, according to custom, for silk handkerchiefs and ribands, at the hands of the fair sex, with which to dress themselves out.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading They bore an immense garland of flowers, composed of a number of single wreaths, winding in and out, one above the other; saluting the company, they made request, according to custom, for silk handkerchiefs and ribands, at the hands of the fair sex, with which to dress themselves out.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading They had sent out a large number of invitations, and many who had missed the laying of the foundation-stone, which was reported to have been so charming, were the more careful not to be absent on the second festivity.

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

From this reading When the castle party went into the dining-hall, they marched off singing and shouting, and after amusing themselves a while in the village, and coaxing many a riband out of the women there, old and young, they came at last, with crowds behind them and crowds expecting them, out upon the height where the park-house was now standing.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading When the castle party went into the dining-hall, they marched off singing and shouting, and after amusing themselves a while in the village, and coaxing many a riband out of the women there, old and young, they came at last, with crowds behind them and crowds expecting them, out upon the height where the park-house was now standing.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Before dinner the carpenter's people appeared, with music, in the court of the castle.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading They had sent out a large number of invitations, and many who had missed the laying of the foundation-stone, which was reported to have been so charming, were the more careful not to be absent on the second festivity.

express the need or desire for

From this reading They bore an immense garland of flowers, composed of a number of single wreaths, winding in and out, one above the other; saluting the company, they made request, according to custom, for silk handkerchiefs and ribands, at the hands of the fair sex, with which to dress themselves out.

a ribbon used as a decoration

From this reading When the castle party went into the dining-hall, they marched off singing and shouting, and after amusing themselves a while in the village, and coaxing many a riband out of the women there, old and young, they came at last, with crowds behind them and crowds expecting them, out upon the height where the park-house was now standing.

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

From this reading They bore an immense garland of flowers, composed of a number of single wreaths, winding in and out, one above the other; saluting the company, they made request, according to custom, for silk handkerchiefs and ribands, at the hands of the fair sex, with which to dress themselves out.

-ing form of “salute” — propose a toast to

From this reading They bore an immense garland of flowers, composed of a number of single wreaths, winding in and out, one above the other; saluting the company, they made request, according to custom, for silk handkerchiefs and ribands, at the hands of the fair sex, with which to dress themselves out.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading They had sent out a large number of invitations, and many who had missed the laying of the foundation-stone, which was reported to have been so charming, were the more careful not to be absent on the second festivity.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading They had sent out a large number of invitations, and many who had missed the laying of the foundation-stone, which was reported to have been so charming, were the more careful not to be absent on the second festivity.

activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading They bore an immense garland of flowers, composed of a number of single wreaths, winding in and out, one above the other; saluting the company, they made request, according to custom, for silk handkerchiefs and ribands, at the hands of the fair sex, with which to dress themselves out.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading When the castle party went into the dining-hall, they marched off singing and shouting, and after amusing themselves a while in the village, and coaxing many a riband out of the women there, old and young, they came at last, with crowds behind them and crowds expecting them, out upon the height where the park-house was now standing.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading They bore an immense garland of flowers, composed of a number of single wreaths, winding in and out, one above the other; saluting the company, they made request, according to custom, for silk handkerchiefs and ribands, at the hands of the fair sex, with which to dress themselves out.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading When the castle party went into the dining-hall, they marched off singing and shouting, and after amusing themselves a while in the village, and coaxing many a riband out of the women there, old and young, they came at last, with crowds behind them and crowds expecting them, out upon the height where the park-house was now standing.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading They bore an immense garland of flowers, composed of a number of single wreaths, winding in and out, one above the other; saluting the company, they made request, according to custom, for silk handkerchiefs and ribands, at the hands of the fair sex, with which to dress themselves out.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They had sent out a large number of invitations, and many who had missed the laying of the foundation-stone, which was reported to have been so charming, were the more careful not to be absent on the second festivity.

in the near future

From this reading THE long-wished-for morning dawned at last on Edward; and very soon a number of guests arrived.

having a supporting base

From this reading When the castle party went into the dining-hall, they marched off singing and shouting, and after amusing themselves a while in the village, and coaxing many a riband out of the women there, old and young, they came at last, with crowds behind them and crowds expecting them, out upon the height where the park-house was now standing.

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

From this reading THE long-wished-for morning dawned at last on Edward; and very soon a number of guests arrived.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading When the castle party went into the dining-hall, they marched off singing and shouting, and after amusing themselves a while in the village, and coaxing many a riband out of the women there, old and young, they came at last, with crowds behind them and crowds expecting them, out upon the height where the park-house was now standing.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading They bore an immense garland of flowers, composed of a number of single wreaths, winding in and out, one above the other; saluting the company, they made request, according to custom, for silk handkerchiefs and ribands, at the hands of the fair sex, with which to dress themselves out.

in or at that place or location

From this reading When the castle party went into the dining-hall, they marched off singing and shouting, and after amusing themselves a while in the village, and coaxing many a riband out of the women there, old and young, they came at last, with crowds behind them and crowds expecting them, out upon the height where the park-house was now standing.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They had sent out a large number of invitations, and many who had missed the laying of the foundation-stone, which was reported to have been so charming, were the more careful not to be absent on the second festivity.

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

From this reading They had sent out a large number of invitations, and many who had missed the laying of the foundation-stone, which was reported to have been so charming, were the more careful not to be absent on the second festivity.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading When the castle party went into the dining-hall, they marched off singing and shouting, and after amusing themselves a while in the village, and coaxing many a riband out of the women there, old and young, they came at last, with crowds behind them and crowds expecting them, out upon the height where the park-house was now standing.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE long-wished-for morning dawned at last on Edward; and very soon a number of guests arrived.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading When the castle party went into the dining-hall, they marched off singing and shouting, and after amusing themselves a while in the village, and coaxing many a riband out of the women there, old and young, they came at last, with crowds behind them and crowds expecting them, out upon the height where the park-house was now standing.

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

From this reading They had sent out a large number of invitations, and many who had missed the laying of the foundation-stone, which was reported to have been so charming, were the more careful not to be absent on the second festivity.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading When the castle party went into the dining-hall, they marched off singing and shouting, and after amusing themselves a while in the village, and coaxing many a riband out of the women there, old and young, they came at last, with crowds behind them and crowds expecting them, out upon the height where the park-house was now standing.

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

From this reading They had sent out a large number of invitations, and many who had missed the laying of the foundation-stone, which was reported to have been so charming, were the more careful not to be absent on the second festivity.

at the time that

From this reading When the castle party went into the dining-hall, they marched off singing and shouting, and after amusing themselves a while in the village, and coaxing many a riband out of the women there, old and young, they came at last, with crowds behind them and crowds expecting them, out upon the height where the park-house was now standing.

in or at the place that

From this reading When the castle party went into the dining-hall, they marched off singing and shouting, and after amusing themselves a while in the village, and coaxing many a riband out of the women there, old and young, they came at last, with crowds behind them and crowds expecting them, out upon the height where the park-house was now standing.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading They had sent out a large number of invitations, and many who had missed the laying of the foundation-stone, which was reported to have been so charming, were the more careful not to be absent on the second festivity.

during the time that

From this reading When the castle party went into the dining-hall, they marched off singing and shouting, and after amusing themselves a while in the village, and coaxing many a riband out of the women there, old and young, they came at last, with crowds behind them and crowds expecting them, out upon the height where the park-house was now standing.

which person or people

From this reading They had sent out a large number of invitations, and many who had missed the laying of the foundation-stone, which was reported to have been so charming, were the more careful not to be absent on the second festivity.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading They bore an immense garland of flowers, composed of a number of single wreaths, winding in and out, one above the other; saluting the company, they made request, according to custom, for silk handkerchiefs and ribands, at the hands of the fair sex, with which to dress themselves out.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Before dinner the carpenter's people appeared, with music, in the court of the castle.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading When the castle party went into the dining-hall, they marched off singing and shouting, and after amusing themselves a while in the village, and coaxing many a riband out of the women there, old and young, they came at last, with crowds behind them and crowds expecting them, out upon the height where the park-house was now standing.

plural of “wreath” — flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes

From this reading They bore an immense garland of flowers, composed of a number of single wreaths, winding in and out, one above the other; saluting the company, they made request, according to custom, for silk handkerchiefs and ribands, at the hands of the fair sex, with which to dress themselves out.

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

From this reading When the castle party went into the dining-hall, they marched off singing and shouting, and after amusing themselves a while in the village, and coaxing many a riband out of the women there, old and young, they came at last, with crowds behind them and crowds expecting them, out upon the height where the park-house was now standing.