Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading "ROSES IN THE MOONLIGHT" The Maestro's house wore always a mantle of gentle aloofness, like something forgotten among its over-grown garden paths.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading On this rich September afternoon, they found him standing on the upper terrace, waiting for them.

(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 He took Kirk's hand, offered his arm gallantly to Felicia, and they all entered the high-studded hall, where the firelight, reaching rosy shafts from the library, played catch-as-catch-can with the shadows.

indifference by personal withdrawal

From this reading "ROSES IN THE MOONLIGHT" The Maestro's house wore always a mantle of gentle aloofness, like something forgotten among its over-grown garden paths.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "ROSES IN THE MOONLIGHT" The Maestro's house wore always a mantle of gentle aloofness, like something forgotten among its over-grown garden paths.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading "ROSES IN THE MOONLIGHT" The Maestro's house wore always a mantle of gentle aloofness, like something forgotten among its over-grown garden paths.

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

From this reading To Kirk, it was a place under a spell; to the others, who could see its grave, vine-covered, outer walls and its dim interior crowded with strange and wonderful things, it seemed a lodging place for memories, among which the Maestro moved as if he himself were living a remembered dream.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading He took Kirk's hand, offered his arm gallantly to Felicia, and they all entered the high-studded hall, where the firelight, reaching rosy shafts from the library, played catch-as-catch-can with the shadows.

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

From this reading To Kirk, it was a place under a spell; to the others, who could see its grave, vine-covered, outer walls and its dim interior crowded with strange and wonderful things, it seemed a lodging place for memories, among which the Maestro moved as if he himself were living a remembered dream.

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From this reading He took Kirk's hand, offered his arm gallantly to Felicia, and they all entered the high-studded hall, where the firelight, reaching rosy shafts from the library, played catch-as-catch-can with the shadows.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading To Kirk, it was a place under a spell; to the others, who could see its grave, vine-covered, outer walls and its dim interior crowded with strange and wonderful things, it seemed a lodging place for memories, among which the Maestro moved as if he himself were living a remembered dream.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading To Kirk, it was a place under a spell; to the others, who could see its grave, vine-covered, outer walls and its dim interior crowded with strange and wonderful things, it seemed a lodging place for memories, among which the Maestro moved as if he himself were living a remembered dream.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading To Kirk, it was a place under a spell; to the others, who could see its grave, vine-covered, outer walls and its dim interior crowded with strange and wonderful things, it seemed a lodging place for memories, among which the Maestro moved as if he himself were living a remembered dream.

a room used for dining

From this reading Supper, a little later, was served in the dining-room--the first meal that the Sturgises had eaten there.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading To Kirk, it was a place under a spell; to the others, who could see its grave, vine-covered, outer walls and its dim interior crowded with strange and wonderful things, it seemed a lodging place for memories, among which the Maestro moved as if he himself were living a remembered dream.

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading Supper, a little later, was served in the dining-room--the first meal that the Sturgises had eaten there.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading He took Kirk's hand, offered his arm gallantly to Felicia, and they all entered the high-studded hall, where the firelight, reaching rosy shafts from the library, played catch-as-catch-can with the shadows.

genus of tropical African herbs or subshrubs with usually blue flowers

From this reading He took Kirk's hand, offered his arm gallantly to Felicia, and they all entered the high-studded hall, where the firelight, reaching rosy shafts from the library, played catch-as-catch-can with the shadows.

the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace)

From this reading He took Kirk's hand, offered his arm gallantly to Felicia, and they all entered the high-studded hall, where the firelight, reaching rosy shafts from the library, played catch-as-catch-can with the shadows.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Supper, a little later, was served in the dining-room--the first meal that the Sturgises had eaten there.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading To Kirk, it was a place under a spell; to the others, who could see its grave, vine-covered, outer walls and its dim interior crowded with strange and wonderful things, it seemed a lodging place for memories, among which the Maestro moved as if he himself were living a remembered dream.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading "ROSES IN THE MOONLIGHT" The Maestro's house wore always a mantle of gentle aloofness, like something forgotten among its over-grown garden paths.

set up or found

From this reading On this rich September afternoon, they found him standing on the upper terrace, waiting for them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He took Kirk's hand, offered his arm gallantly to Felicia, and they all entered the high-studded hall, where the firelight, reaching rosy shafts from the library, played catch-as-catch-can with the shadows.

in a gallant manner

From this reading He took Kirk's hand, offered his arm gallantly to Felicia, and they all entered the high-studded hall, where the firelight, reaching rosy shafts from the library, played catch-as-catch-can with the shadows.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading "ROSES IN THE MOONLIGHT" The Maestro's house wore always a mantle of gentle aloofness, like something forgotten among its over-grown garden paths.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading "ROSES IN THE MOONLIGHT" The Maestro's house wore always a mantle of gentle aloofness, like something forgotten among its over-grown garden paths.

death of a person

From this reading To Kirk, it was a place under a spell; to the others, who could see its grave, vine-covered, outer walls and its dim interior crowded with strange and wonderful things, it seemed a lodging place for memories, among which the Maestro moved as if he himself were living a remembered dream.

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

From this reading Supper, a little later, was served in the dining-room--the first meal that the Sturgises had eaten there.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading He took Kirk's hand, offered his arm gallantly to Felicia, and they all entered the high-studded hall, where the firelight, reaching rosy shafts from the library, played catch-as-catch-can with the shadows.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He took Kirk's hand, offered his arm gallantly to Felicia, and they all entered the high-studded hall, where the firelight, reaching rosy shafts from the library, played catch-as-catch-can with the shadows.

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

From this reading To Kirk, it was a place under a spell; to the others, who could see its grave, vine-covered, outer walls and its dim interior crowded with strange and wonderful things, it seemed a lodging place for memories, among which the Maestro moved as if he himself were living a remembered dream.

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From this reading He took Kirk's hand, offered his arm gallantly to Felicia, and they all entered the high-studded hall, where the firelight, reaching rosy shafts from the library, played catch-as-catch-can with the shadows.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading On this rich September afternoon, they found him standing on the upper terrace, waiting for them.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading To Kirk, it was a place under a spell; to the others, who could see its grave, vine-covered, outer walls and its dim interior crowded with strange and wonderful things, it seemed a lodging place for memories, among which the Maestro moved as if he himself were living a remembered dream.

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

From this reading He took Kirk's hand, offered his arm gallantly to Felicia, and they all entered the high-studded hall, where the firelight, reaching rosy shafts from the library, played catch-as-catch-can with the shadows.

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

From this reading "ROSES IN THE MOONLIGHT" The Maestro's house wore always a mantle of gentle aloofness, like something forgotten among its over-grown garden paths.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading To Kirk, it was a place under a spell; to the others, who could see its grave, vine-covered, outer walls and its dim interior crowded with strange and wonderful things, it seemed a lodging place for memories, among which the Maestro moved as if he himself were living a remembered dream.

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

From this reading "ROSES IN THE MOONLIGHT" The Maestro's house wore always a mantle of gentle aloofness, like something forgotten among its over-grown garden paths.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading To Kirk, it was a place under a spell; to the others, who could see its grave, vine-covered, outer walls and its dim interior crowded with strange and wonderful things, it seemed a lodging place for memories, among which the Maestro moved as if he himself were living a remembered dream.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading To Kirk, it was a place under a spell; to the others, who could see its grave, vine-covered, outer walls and its dim interior crowded with strange and wonderful things, it seemed a lodging place for memories, among which the Maestro moved as if he himself were living a remembered dream.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "ROSES IN THE MOONLIGHT" The Maestro's house wore always a mantle of gentle aloofness, like something forgotten among its over-grown garden paths.

a Scottish church

From this reading To Kirk, it was a place under a spell; to the others, who could see its grave, vine-covered, outer walls and its dim interior crowded with strange and wonderful things, it seemed a lodging place for memories, among which the Maestro moved as if he himself were living a remembered dream.

possessive form of “kirk” — a Scottish church

From this reading He took Kirk's hand, offered his arm gallantly to Felicia, and they all entered the high-studded hall, where the firelight, reaching rosy shafts from the library, played catch-as-catch-can with the shadows.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Supper, a little later, was served in the dining-room--the first meal that the Sturgises had eaten there.

a room where books are kept

From this reading He took Kirk's hand, offered his arm gallantly to Felicia, and they all entered the high-studded hall, where the firelight, reaching rosy shafts from the library, played catch-as-catch-can with the shadows.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "ROSES IN THE MOONLIGHT" The Maestro's house wore always a mantle of gentle aloofness, like something forgotten among its over-grown garden paths.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Supper, a little later, was served in the dining-room--the first meal that the Sturgises had eaten there.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading To Kirk, it was a place under a spell; to the others, who could see its grave, vine-covered, outer walls and its dim interior crowded with strange and wonderful things, it seemed a lodging place for memories, among which the Maestro moved as if he himself were living a remembered dream.

structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading To Kirk, it was a place under a spell; to the others, who could see its grave, vine-covered, outer walls and its dim interior crowded with strange and wonderful things, it seemed a lodging place for memories, among which the Maestro moved as if he himself were living a remembered dream.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading To Kirk, it was a place under a spell; to the others, who could see its grave, vine-covered, outer walls and its dim interior crowded with strange and wonderful things, it seemed a lodging place for memories, among which the Maestro moved as if he himself were living a remembered dream.

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From this reading "ROSES IN THE MOONLIGHT" The Maestro's house wore always a mantle of gentle aloofness, like something forgotten among its over-grown garden paths.

the cloak as a symbol of authority

From this reading "ROSES IN THE MOONLIGHT" The Maestro's house wore always a mantle of gentle aloofness, like something forgotten among its over-grown garden paths.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Supper, a little later, was served in the dining-room--the first meal that the Sturgises had eaten there.

Recollections of past events.

From this reading To Kirk, it was a place under a spell; to the others, who could see its grave, vine-covered, outer walls and its dim interior crowded with strange and wonderful things, it seemed a lodging place for memories, among which the Maestro moved as if he himself were living a remembered dream.

the light of the Moon

From this reading "ROSES IN THE MOONLIGHT" The Maestro's house wore always a mantle of gentle aloofness, like something forgotten among its over-grown garden paths.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading To Kirk, it was a place under a spell; to the others, who could see its grave, vine-covered, outer walls and its dim interior crowded with strange and wonderful things, it seemed a lodging place for memories, among which the Maestro moved as if he himself were living a remembered dream.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "ROSES IN THE MOONLIGHT" The Maestro's house wore always a mantle of gentle aloofness, like something forgotten among its over-grown garden paths.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading He took Kirk's hand, offered his arm gallantly to Felicia, and they all entered the high-studded hall, where the firelight, reaching rosy shafts from the library, played catch-as-catch-can with the shadows.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On this rich September afternoon, they found him standing on the upper terrace, waiting for them.

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From this reading To Kirk, it was a place under a spell; to the others, who could see its grave, vine-covered, outer walls and its dim interior crowded with strange and wonderful things, it seemed a lodging place for memories, among which the Maestro moved as if he himself were living a remembered dream.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading To Kirk, it was a place under a spell; to the others, who could see its grave, vine-covered, outer walls and its dim interior crowded with strange and wonderful things, it seemed a lodging place for memories, among which the Maestro moved as if he himself were living a remembered dream.

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From this reading "ROSES IN THE MOONLIGHT" The Maestro's house wore always a mantle of gentle aloofness, like something forgotten among its over-grown garden paths.

plural of “path” — a course of conduct

From this reading "ROSES IN THE MOONLIGHT" The Maestro's house wore always a mantle of gentle aloofness, like something forgotten among its over-grown garden paths.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading To Kirk, it was a place under a spell; to the others, who could see its grave, vine-covered, outer walls and its dim interior crowded with strange and wonderful things, it seemed a lodging place for memories, among which the Maestro moved as if he himself were living a remembered dream.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading He took Kirk's hand, offered his arm gallantly to Felicia, and they all entered the high-studded hall, where the firelight, reaching rosy shafts from the library, played catch-as-catch-can with the shadows.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading He took Kirk's hand, offered his arm gallantly to Felicia, and they all entered the high-studded hall, where the firelight, reaching rosy shafts from the library, played catch-as-catch-can with the shadows.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading To Kirk, it was a place under a spell; to the others, who could see its grave, vine-covered, outer walls and its dim interior crowded with strange and wonderful things, it seemed a lodging place for memories, among which the Maestro moved as if he himself were living a remembered dream.

possessing material wealth

From this reading On this rich September afternoon, they found him standing on the upper terrace, waiting for them.

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading "ROSES IN THE MOONLIGHT" The Maestro's house wore always a mantle of gentle aloofness, like something forgotten among its over-grown garden paths.

reflecting optimism

From this reading He took Kirk's hand, offered his arm gallantly to Felicia, and they all entered the high-studded hall, where the firelight, reaching rosy shafts from the library, played catch-as-catch-can with the shadows.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading To Kirk, it was a place under a spell; to the others, who could see its grave, vine-covered, outer walls and its dim interior crowded with strange and wonderful things, it seemed a lodging place for memories, among which the Maestro moved as if he himself were living a remembered dream.

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

From this reading To Kirk, it was a place under a spell; to the others, who could see its grave, vine-covered, outer walls and its dim interior crowded with strange and wonderful things, it seemed a lodging place for memories, among which the Maestro moved as if he himself were living a remembered dream.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading On this rich September afternoon, they found him standing on the upper terrace, waiting for them.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Supper, a little later, was served in the dining-room--the first meal that the Sturgises had eaten there.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading He took Kirk's hand, offered his arm gallantly to Felicia, and they all entered the high-studded hall, where the firelight, reaching rosy shafts from the library, played catch-as-catch-can with the shadows.

plural of “shaft” — a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer

From this reading He took Kirk's hand, offered his arm gallantly to Felicia, and they all entered the high-studded hall, where the firelight, reaching rosy shafts from the library, played catch-as-catch-can with the shadows.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "ROSES IN THE MOONLIGHT" The Maestro's house wore always a mantle of gentle aloofness, like something forgotten among its over-grown garden paths.

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading To Kirk, it was a place under a spell; to the others, who could see its grave, vine-covered, outer walls and its dim interior crowded with strange and wonderful things, it seemed a lodging place for memories, among which the Maestro moved as if he himself were living a remembered dream.

having a supporting base

From this reading On this rich September afternoon, they found him standing on the upper terrace, waiting for them.

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

From this reading To Kirk, it was a place under a spell; to the others, who could see its grave, vine-covered, outer walls and its dim interior crowded with strange and wonderful things, it seemed a lodging place for memories, among which the Maestro moved as if he himself were living a remembered dream.

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From this reading Supper, a little later, was served in the dining-room--the first meal that the Sturgises had eaten there.

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

From this reading Supper, a little later, was served in the dining-room--the first meal that the Sturgises had eaten there.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading On this rich September afternoon, they found him standing on the upper terrace, waiting for them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Supper, a little later, was served in the dining-room--the first meal that the Sturgises had eaten there.

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

From this reading "ROSES IN THE MOONLIGHT" The Maestro's house wore always a mantle of gentle aloofness, like something forgotten among its over-grown garden paths.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading On this rich September afternoon, they found him standing on the upper terrace, waiting for them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Supper, a little later, was served in the dining-room--the first meal that the Sturgises had eaten there.

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

From this reading On this rich September afternoon, they found him standing on the upper terrace, waiting for them.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading To Kirk, it was a place under a spell; to the others, who could see its grave, vine-covered, outer walls and its dim interior crowded with strange and wonderful things, it seemed a lodging place for memories, among which the Maestro moved as if he himself were living a remembered dream.

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

From this reading On this rich September afternoon, they found him standing on the upper terrace, waiting for them.

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

From this reading To Kirk, it was a place under a spell; to the others, who could see its grave, vine-covered, outer walls and its dim interior crowded with strange and wonderful things, it seemed a lodging place for memories, among which the Maestro moved as if he himself were living a remembered dream.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He took Kirk's hand, offered his arm gallantly to Felicia, and they all entered the high-studded hall, where the firelight, reaching rosy shafts from the library, played catch-as-catch-can with the shadows.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading To Kirk, it was a place under a spell; to the others, who could see its grave, vine-covered, outer walls and its dim interior crowded with strange and wonderful things, it seemed a lodging place for memories, among which the Maestro moved as if he himself were living a remembered dream.

the topmost one of two

From this reading On this rich September afternoon, they found him standing on the upper terrace, waiting for them.

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From this reading To Kirk, it was a place under a spell; to the others, who could see its grave, vine-covered, outer walls and its dim interior crowded with strange and wonderful things, it seemed a lodging place for memories, among which the Maestro moved as if he himself were living a remembered dream.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading On this rich September afternoon, they found him standing on the upper terrace, waiting for them.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading To Kirk, it was a place under a spell; to the others, who could see its grave, vine-covered, outer walls and its dim interior crowded with strange and wonderful things, it seemed a lodging place for memories, among which the Maestro moved as if he himself were living a remembered dream.

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

From this reading To Kirk, it was a place under a spell; to the others, who could see its grave, vine-covered, outer walls and its dim interior crowded with strange and wonderful things, it seemed a lodging place for memories, among which the Maestro moved as if he himself were living a remembered dream.

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

From this reading To Kirk, it was a place under a spell; to the others, who could see its grave, vine-covered, outer walls and its dim interior crowded with strange and wonderful things, it seemed a lodging place for memories, among which the Maestro moved as if he himself were living a remembered dream.

in or at the place that

From this reading He took Kirk's hand, offered his arm gallantly to Felicia, and they all entered the high-studded hall, where the firelight, reaching rosy shafts from the library, played catch-as-catch-can with the shadows.

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

From this reading To Kirk, it was a place under a spell; to the others, who could see its grave, vine-covered, outer walls and its dim interior crowded with strange and wonderful things, it seemed a lodging place for memories, among which the Maestro moved as if he himself were living a remembered dream.

which person or people

From this reading To Kirk, it was a place under a spell; to the others, who could see its grave, vine-covered, outer walls and its dim interior crowded with strange and wonderful things, it seemed a lodging place for memories, among which the Maestro moved as if he himself were living a remembered dream.

in the company of; together with

From this reading To Kirk, it was a place under a spell; to the others, who could see its grave, vine-covered, outer walls and its dim interior crowded with strange and wonderful things, it seemed a lodging place for memories, among which the Maestro moved as if he himself were living a remembered dream.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading To Kirk, it was a place under a spell; to the others, who could see its grave, vine-covered, outer walls and its dim interior crowded with strange and wonderful things, it seemed a lodging place for memories, among which the Maestro moved as if he himself were living a remembered dream.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading "ROSES IN THE MOONLIGHT" The Maestro's house wore always a mantle of gentle aloofness, like something forgotten among its over-grown garden paths.