Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading She eventually determined to be the most picturesque of Indian maidens, with brown silk stockings disappearing into moccasins, exquisite beadwork upon her fringed and slashed skirt, feathers in her loosened hair, and a small but matchless tiger skin, strapped closely across her back, to lend a touch of distinction to the costume.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Rachael, separately tempted by the thought of Dutch wooden shoes and of the always delightful hoop skirts, eventually abandoned both because it was not possible historically to connect either costume with the one upon which Warren had decided.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading She eventually determined to be the most picturesque of Indian maidens, with brown silk stockings disappearing into moccasins, exquisite beadwork upon her fringed and slashed skirt, feathers in her loosened hair, and a small but matchless tiger skin, strapped closely across her back, to lend a touch of distinction to the costume.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Plans for the big dance presently began to move briskly, and there was much talk of the affair.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading As hostess, Rachael would not mask, nor would Warren, but they were already amusing themselves with the details of elaborate costumes.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Rachael, separately tempted by the thought of Dutch wooden shoes and of the always delightful hoop skirts, eventually abandoned both because it was not possible historically to connect either costume with the one upon which Warren had decided.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading As hostess, Rachael would not mask, nor would Warren, but they were already amusing themselves with the details of elaborate costumes.

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

From this reading Warren's rather stern and classic beauty was to be enhanced by the blue and buff of an officer of the Revolution, fine ruffles falling at wrist and throat, wide silver buckles on square-toed shoes, and satin ribbon tying his white wig.

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

From this reading Plans for the big dance presently began to move briskly, and there was much talk of the affair.

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

From this reading As hostess, Rachael would not mask, nor would Warren, but they were already amusing themselves with the details of elaborate costumes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Warren's rather stern and classic beauty was to be enhanced by the blue and buff of an officer of the Revolution, fine ruffles falling at wrist and throat, wide silver buckles on square-toed shoes, and satin ribbon tying his white wig.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading She eventually determined to be the most picturesque of Indian maidens, with brown silk stockings disappearing into moccasins, exquisite beadwork upon her fringed and slashed skirt, feathers in her loosened hair, and a small but matchless tiger skin, strapped closely across her back, to lend a touch of distinction to the costume.

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

From this reading Warren's rather stern and classic beauty was to be enhanced by the blue and buff of an officer of the Revolution, fine ruffles falling at wrist and throat, wide silver buckles on square-toed shoes, and satin ribbon tying his white wig.

ornamentation with beads

From this reading She eventually determined to be the most picturesque of Indian maidens, with brown silk stockings disappearing into moccasins, exquisite beadwork upon her fringed and slashed skirt, feathers in her loosened hair, and a small but matchless tiger skin, strapped closely across her back, to lend a touch of distinction to the costume.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Warren's rather stern and classic beauty was to be enhanced by the blue and buff of an officer of the Revolution, fine ruffles falling at wrist and throat, wide silver buckles on square-toed shoes, and satin ribbon tying his white wig.

for the reason that

From this reading Rachael, separately tempted by the thought of Dutch wooden shoes and of the always delightful hoop skirts, eventually abandoned both because it was not possible historically to connect either costume with the one upon which Warren had decided.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Plans for the big dance presently began to move briskly, and there was much talk of the affair.

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

From this reading Plans for the big dance presently began to move briskly, and there was much talk of the affair.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Warren's rather stern and classic beauty was to be enhanced by the blue and buff of an officer of the Revolution, fine ruffles falling at wrist and throat, wide silver buckles on square-toed shoes, and satin ribbon tying his white wig.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Rachael, separately tempted by the thought of Dutch wooden shoes and of the always delightful hoop skirts, eventually abandoned both because it was not possible historically to connect either costume with the one upon which Warren had decided.

in a brisk manner

From this reading Plans for the big dance presently began to move briskly, and there was much talk of the affair.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading She eventually determined to be the most picturesque of Indian maidens, with brown silk stockings disappearing into moccasins, exquisite beadwork upon her fringed and slashed skirt, feathers in her loosened hair, and a small but matchless tiger skin, strapped closely across her back, to lend a touch of distinction to the costume.

plural of “buckle” — fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong

From this reading Warren's rather stern and classic beauty was to be enhanced by the blue and buff of an officer of the Revolution, fine ruffles falling at wrist and throat, wide silver buckles on square-toed shoes, and satin ribbon tying his white wig.

an ardent follower and admirer

From this reading Warren's rather stern and classic beauty was to be enhanced by the blue and buff of an officer of the Revolution, fine ruffles falling at wrist and throat, wide silver buckles on square-toed shoes, and satin ribbon tying his white wig.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As hostess, Rachael would not mask, nor would Warren, but they were already amusing themselves with the details of elaborate costumes.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Warren's rather stern and classic beauty was to be enhanced by the blue and buff of an officer of the Revolution, fine ruffles falling at wrist and throat, wide silver buckles on square-toed shoes, and satin ribbon tying his white wig.

a creation of the highest excellence

From this reading Warren's rather stern and classic beauty was to be enhanced by the blue and buff of an officer of the Revolution, fine ruffles falling at wrist and throat, wide silver buckles on square-toed shoes, and satin ribbon tying his white wig.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading She eventually determined to be the most picturesque of Indian maidens, with brown silk stockings disappearing into moccasins, exquisite beadwork upon her fringed and slashed skirt, feathers in her loosened hair, and a small but matchless tiger skin, strapped closely across her back, to lend a touch of distinction to the costume.

connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

From this reading Rachael, separately tempted by the thought of Dutch wooden shoes and of the always delightful hoop skirts, eventually abandoned both because it was not possible historically to connect either costume with the one upon which Warren had decided.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading Rachael, separately tempted by the thought of Dutch wooden shoes and of the always delightful hoop skirts, eventually abandoned both because it was not possible historically to connect either costume with the one upon which Warren had decided.

plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading As hostess, Rachael would not mask, nor would Warren, but they were already amusing themselves with the details of elaborate costumes.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading Plans for the big dance presently began to move briskly, and there was much talk of the affair.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Rachael, separately tempted by the thought of Dutch wooden shoes and of the always delightful hoop skirts, eventually abandoned both because it was not possible historically to connect either costume with the one upon which Warren had decided.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading Rachael, separately tempted by the thought of Dutch wooden shoes and of the always delightful hoop skirts, eventually abandoned both because it was not possible historically to connect either costume with the one upon which Warren had decided.

true confidential information

From this reading As hostess, Rachael would not mask, nor would Warren, but they were already amusing themselves with the details of elaborate costumes.

characterized by great determination

From this reading She eventually determined to be the most picturesque of Indian maidens, with brown silk stockings disappearing into moccasins, exquisite beadwork upon her fringed and slashed skirt, feathers in her loosened hair, and a small but matchless tiger skin, strapped closely across her back, to lend a touch of distinction to the costume.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading She eventually determined to be the most picturesque of Indian maidens, with brown silk stockings disappearing into moccasins, exquisite beadwork upon her fringed and slashed skirt, feathers in her loosened hair, and a small but matchless tiger skin, strapped closely across her back, to lend a touch of distinction to the costume.

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading She eventually determined to be the most picturesque of Indian maidens, with brown silk stockings disappearing into moccasins, exquisite beadwork upon her fringed and slashed skirt, feathers in her loosened hair, and a small but matchless tiger skin, strapped closely across her back, to lend a touch of distinction to the costume.

of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture

From this reading Rachael, separately tempted by the thought of Dutch wooden shoes and of the always delightful hoop skirts, eventually abandoned both because it was not possible historically to connect either costume with the one upon which Warren had decided.

one or the other of two

From this reading Rachael, separately tempted by the thought of Dutch wooden shoes and of the always delightful hoop skirts, eventually abandoned both because it was not possible historically to connect either costume with the one upon which Warren had decided.

marked by complexity and richness of detail

From this reading As hostess, Rachael would not mask, nor would Warren, but they were already amusing themselves with the details of elaborate costumes.

increased or intensified in value or beauty or quality

From this reading Warren's rather stern and classic beauty was to be enhanced by the blue and buff of an officer of the Revolution, fine ruffles falling at wrist and throat, wide silver buckles on square-toed shoes, and satin ribbon tying his white wig.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Rachael, separately tempted by the thought of Dutch wooden shoes and of the always delightful hoop skirts, eventually abandoned both because it was not possible historically to connect either costume with the one upon which Warren had decided.

intense or sharp

From this reading She eventually determined to be the most picturesque of Indian maidens, with brown silk stockings disappearing into moccasins, exquisite beadwork upon her fringed and slashed skirt, feathers in her loosened hair, and a small but matchless tiger skin, strapped closely across her back, to lend a touch of distinction to the costume.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading Warren's rather stern and classic beauty was to be enhanced by the blue and buff of an officer of the Revolution, fine ruffles falling at wrist and throat, wide silver buckles on square-toed shoes, and satin ribbon tying his white wig.

plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading She eventually determined to be the most picturesque of Indian maidens, with brown silk stockings disappearing into moccasins, exquisite beadwork upon her fringed and slashed skirt, feathers in her loosened hair, and a small but matchless tiger skin, strapped closely across her back, to lend a touch of distinction to the costume.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Warren's rather stern and classic beauty was to be enhanced by the blue and buff of an officer of the Revolution, fine ruffles falling at wrist and throat, wide silver buckles on square-toed shoes, and satin ribbon tying his white wig.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Plans for the big dance presently began to move briskly, and there was much talk of the affair.

surrounded as with a border or fringe; sometimes used in combination

From this reading She eventually determined to be the most picturesque of Indian maidens, with brown silk stockings disappearing into moccasins, exquisite beadwork upon her fringed and slashed skirt, feathers in her loosened hair, and a small but matchless tiger skin, strapped closely across her back, to lend a touch of distinction to the costume.

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

From this reading Rachael, separately tempted by the thought of Dutch wooden shoes and of the always delightful hoop skirts, eventually abandoned both because it was not possible historically to connect either costume with the one upon which Warren had decided.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading She eventually determined to be the most picturesque of Indian maidens, with brown silk stockings disappearing into moccasins, exquisite beadwork upon her fringed and slashed skirt, feathers in her loosened hair, and a small but matchless tiger skin, strapped closely across her back, to lend a touch of distinction to the costume.

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

From this reading She eventually determined to be the most picturesque of Indian maidens, with brown silk stockings disappearing into moccasins, exquisite beadwork upon her fringed and slashed skirt, feathers in her loosened hair, and a small but matchless tiger skin, strapped closely across her back, to lend a touch of distinction to the costume.

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

From this reading Warren's rather stern and classic beauty was to be enhanced by the blue and buff of an officer of the Revolution, fine ruffles falling at wrist and throat, wide silver buckles on square-toed shoes, and satin ribbon tying his white wig.

throughout history

From this reading Rachael, separately tempted by the thought of Dutch wooden shoes and of the always delightful hoop skirts, eventually abandoned both because it was not possible historically to connect either costume with the one upon which Warren had decided.

a light curved skeleton to spread out a skirt

From this reading Rachael, separately tempted by the thought of Dutch wooden shoes and of the always delightful hoop skirts, eventually abandoned both because it was not possible historically to connect either costume with the one upon which Warren had decided.

a woman host

From this reading As hostess, Rachael would not mask, nor would Warren, but they were already amusing themselves with the details of elaborate costumes.

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

From this reading She eventually determined to be the most picturesque of Indian maidens, with brown silk stockings disappearing into moccasins, exquisite beadwork upon her fringed and slashed skirt, feathers in her loosened hair, and a small but matchless tiger skin, strapped closely across her back, to lend a touch of distinction to the costume.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading She eventually determined to be the most picturesque of Indian maidens, with brown silk stockings disappearing into moccasins, exquisite beadwork upon her fringed and slashed skirt, feathers in her loosened hair, and a small but matchless tiger skin, strapped closely across her back, to lend a touch of distinction to the costume.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She eventually determined to be the most picturesque of Indian maidens, with brown silk stockings disappearing into moccasins, exquisite beadwork upon her fringed and slashed skirt, feathers in her loosened hair, and a small but matchless tiger skin, strapped closely across her back, to lend a touch of distinction to the costume.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Rachael, separately tempted by the thought of Dutch wooden shoes and of the always delightful hoop skirts, eventually abandoned both because it was not possible historically to connect either costume with the one upon which Warren had decided.

bestow a quality on

From this reading She eventually determined to be the most picturesque of Indian maidens, with brown silk stockings disappearing into moccasins, exquisite beadwork upon her fringed and slashed skirt, feathers in her loosened hair, and a small but matchless tiger skin, strapped closely across her back, to lend a touch of distinction to the costume.

straightened out

From this reading She eventually determined to be the most picturesque of Indian maidens, with brown silk stockings disappearing into moccasins, exquisite beadwork upon her fringed and slashed skirt, feathers in her loosened hair, and a small but matchless tiger skin, strapped closely across her back, to lend a touch of distinction to the costume.

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

From this reading She eventually determined to be the most picturesque of Indian maidens, with brown silk stockings disappearing into moccasins, exquisite beadwork upon her fringed and slashed skirt, feathers in her loosened hair, and a small but matchless tiger skin, strapped closely across her back, to lend a touch of distinction to the costume.

hide under a false appearance

From this reading As hostess, Rachael would not mask, nor would Warren, but they were already amusing themselves with the details of elaborate costumes.

eminent beyond or above comparison

From this reading She eventually determined to be the most picturesque of Indian maidens, with brown silk stockings disappearing into moccasins, exquisite beadwork upon her fringed and slashed skirt, feathers in her loosened hair, and a small but matchless tiger skin, strapped closely across her back, to lend a touch of distinction to the costume.

plural of “moccasin” — soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans

From this reading She eventually determined to be the most picturesque of Indian maidens, with brown silk stockings disappearing into moccasins, exquisite beadwork upon her fringed and slashed skirt, feathers in her loosened hair, and a small but matchless tiger skin, strapped closely across her back, to lend a touch of distinction to the costume.

used to form the superlative

From this reading She eventually determined to be the most picturesque of Indian maidens, with brown silk stockings disappearing into moccasins, exquisite beadwork upon her fringed and slashed skirt, feathers in her loosened hair, and a small but matchless tiger skin, strapped closely across her back, to lend a touch of distinction to the costume.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Plans for the big dance presently began to move briskly, and there was much talk of the affair.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Plans for the big dance presently began to move briskly, and there was much talk of the affair.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading As hostess, Rachael would not mask, nor would Warren, but they were already amusing themselves with the details of elaborate costumes.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As hostess, Rachael would not mask, nor would Warren, but they were already amusing themselves with the details of elaborate costumes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Plans for the big dance presently began to move briskly, and there was much talk of the affair.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Warren's rather stern and classic beauty was to be enhanced by the blue and buff of an officer of the Revolution, fine ruffles falling at wrist and throat, wide silver buckles on square-toed shoes, and satin ribbon tying his white wig.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Warren's rather stern and classic beauty was to be enhanced by the blue and buff of an officer of the Revolution, fine ruffles falling at wrist and throat, wide silver buckles on square-toed shoes, and satin ribbon tying his white wig.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Rachael, separately tempted by the thought of Dutch wooden shoes and of the always delightful hoop skirts, eventually abandoned both because it was not possible historically to connect either costume with the one upon which Warren had decided.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading She eventually determined to be the most picturesque of Indian maidens, with brown silk stockings disappearing into moccasins, exquisite beadwork upon her fringed and slashed skirt, feathers in her loosened hair, and a small but matchless tiger skin, strapped closely across her back, to lend a touch of distinction to the costume.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading Plans for the big dance presently began to move briskly, and there was much talk of the affair.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Rachael, separately tempted by the thought of Dutch wooden shoes and of the always delightful hoop skirts, eventually abandoned both because it was not possible historically to connect either costume with the one upon which Warren had decided.

in the near future

From this reading Plans for the big dance presently began to move briskly, and there was much talk of the affair.

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From this reading As hostess, Rachael would not mask, nor would Warren, but they were already amusing themselves with the details of elaborate costumes.

on the contrary

From this reading Warren's rather stern and classic beauty was to be enhanced by the blue and buff of an officer of the Revolution, fine ruffles falling at wrist and throat, wide silver buckles on square-toed shoes, and satin ribbon tying his white wig.

a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving

From this reading Warren's rather stern and classic beauty was to be enhanced by the blue and buff of an officer of the Revolution, fine ruffles falling at wrist and throat, wide silver buckles on square-toed shoes, and satin ribbon tying his white wig.

any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading Warren's rather stern and classic beauty was to be enhanced by the blue and buff of an officer of the Revolution, fine ruffles falling at wrist and throat, wide silver buckles on square-toed shoes, and satin ribbon tying his white wig.

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

From this reading Warren's rather stern and classic beauty was to be enhanced by the blue and buff of an officer of the Revolution, fine ruffles falling at wrist and throat, wide silver buckles on square-toed shoes, and satin ribbon tying his white wig.

a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back

From this reading Warren's rather stern and classic beauty was to be enhanced by the blue and buff of an officer of the Revolution, fine ruffles falling at wrist and throat, wide silver buckles on square-toed shoes, and satin ribbon tying his white wig.

apart from others

From this reading Rachael, separately tempted by the thought of Dutch wooden shoes and of the always delightful hoop skirts, eventually abandoned both because it was not possible historically to connect either costume with the one upon which Warren had decided.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She eventually determined to be the most picturesque of Indian maidens, with brown silk stockings disappearing into moccasins, exquisite beadwork upon her fringed and slashed skirt, feathers in her loosened hair, and a small but matchless tiger skin, strapped closely across her back, to lend a touch of distinction to the costume.

a particular situation

From this reading Warren's rather stern and classic beauty was to be enhanced by the blue and buff of an officer of the Revolution, fine ruffles falling at wrist and throat, wide silver buckles on square-toed shoes, and satin ribbon tying his white wig.

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

From this reading She eventually determined to be the most picturesque of Indian maidens, with brown silk stockings disappearing into moccasins, exquisite beadwork upon her fringed and slashed skirt, feathers in her loosened hair, and a small but matchless tiger skin, strapped closely across her back, to lend a touch of distinction to the costume.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading Warren's rather stern and classic beauty was to be enhanced by the blue and buff of an officer of the Revolution, fine ruffles falling at wrist and throat, wide silver buckles on square-toed shoes, and satin ribbon tying his white wig.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading She eventually determined to be the most picturesque of Indian maidens, with brown silk stockings disappearing into moccasins, exquisite beadwork upon her fringed and slashed skirt, feathers in her loosened hair, and a small but matchless tiger skin, strapped closely across her back, to lend a touch of distinction to the costume.

cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

From this reading She eventually determined to be the most picturesque of Indian maidens, with brown silk stockings disappearing into moccasins, exquisite beadwork upon her fringed and slashed skirt, feathers in her loosened hair, and a small but matchless tiger skin, strapped closely across her back, to lend a touch of distinction to the costume.

plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

From this reading Rachael, separately tempted by the thought of Dutch wooden shoes and of the always delightful hoop skirts, eventually abandoned both because it was not possible historically to connect either costume with the one upon which Warren had decided.

patterned by having color applied with sweeping strokes

From this reading She eventually determined to be the most picturesque of Indian maidens, with brown silk stockings disappearing into moccasins, exquisite beadwork upon her fringed and slashed skirt, feathers in her loosened hair, and a small but matchless tiger skin, strapped closely across her back, to lend a touch of distinction to the costume.

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

From this reading She eventually determined to be the most picturesque of Indian maidens, with brown silk stockings disappearing into moccasins, exquisite beadwork upon her fringed and slashed skirt, feathers in her loosened hair, and a small but matchless tiger skin, strapped closely across her back, to lend a touch of distinction to the costume.

exaggeratedly proper

From this reading Warren's rather stern and classic beauty was to be enhanced by the blue and buff of an officer of the Revolution, fine ruffles falling at wrist and throat, wide silver buckles on square-toed shoes, and satin ribbon tying his white wig.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading Warren's rather stern and classic beauty was to be enhanced by the blue and buff of an officer of the Revolution, fine ruffles falling at wrist and throat, wide silver buckles on square-toed shoes, and satin ribbon tying his white wig.

plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)

From this reading She eventually determined to be the most picturesque of Indian maidens, with brown silk stockings disappearing into moccasins, exquisite beadwork upon her fringed and slashed skirt, feathers in her loosened hair, and a small but matchless tiger skin, strapped closely across her back, to lend a touch of distinction to the costume.

inflected form of “strap” — tie with a strap

From this reading She eventually determined to be the most picturesque of Indian maidens, with brown silk stockings disappearing into moccasins, exquisite beadwork upon her fringed and slashed skirt, feathers in her loosened hair, and a small but matchless tiger skin, strapped closely across her back, to lend a touch of distinction to the costume.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Plans for the big dance presently began to move briskly, and there was much talk of the affair.

past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading Rachael, separately tempted by the thought of Dutch wooden shoes and of the always delightful hoop skirts, eventually abandoned both because it was not possible historically to connect either costume with the one upon which Warren had decided.

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

From this reading Plans for the big dance presently began to move briskly, and there was much talk of the affair.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading As hostess, Rachael would not mask, nor would Warren, but they were already amusing themselves with the details of elaborate costumes.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Plans for the big dance presently began to move briskly, and there was much talk of the affair.

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

From this reading As hostess, Rachael would not mask, nor would Warren, but they were already amusing themselves with the details of elaborate costumes.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Rachael, separately tempted by the thought of Dutch wooden shoes and of the always delightful hoop skirts, eventually abandoned both because it was not possible historically to connect either costume with the one upon which Warren had decided.

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading Warren's rather stern and classic beauty was to be enhanced by the blue and buff of an officer of the Revolution, fine ruffles falling at wrist and throat, wide silver buckles on square-toed shoes, and satin ribbon tying his white wig.

a fierce or audacious person

From this reading She eventually determined to be the most picturesque of Indian maidens, with brown silk stockings disappearing into moccasins, exquisite beadwork upon her fringed and slashed skirt, feathers in her loosened hair, and a small but matchless tiger skin, strapped closely across her back, to lend a touch of distinction to the costume.

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

From this reading Plans for the big dance presently began to move briskly, and there was much talk of the affair.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading She eventually determined to be the most picturesque of Indian maidens, with brown silk stockings disappearing into moccasins, exquisite beadwork upon her fringed and slashed skirt, feathers in her loosened hair, and a small but matchless tiger skin, strapped closely across her back, to lend a touch of distinction to the costume.

the act of tying or binding things together

From this reading Warren's rather stern and classic beauty was to be enhanced by the blue and buff of an officer of the Revolution, fine ruffles falling at wrist and throat, wide silver buckles on square-toed shoes, and satin ribbon tying his white wig.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Rachael, separately tempted by the thought of Dutch wooden shoes and of the always delightful hoop skirts, eventually abandoned both because it was not possible historically to connect either costume with the one upon which Warren had decided.

United States writer and poet (1905-1989)

From this reading As hostess, Rachael would not mask, nor would Warren, but they were already amusing themselves with the details of elaborate costumes.

possessive form of “warren” — United States writer and poet (1905-1989)

From this reading Warren's rather stern and classic beauty was to be enhanced by the blue and buff of an officer of the Revolution, fine ruffles falling at wrist and throat, wide silver buckles on square-toed shoes, and satin ribbon tying his white wig.

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

From this reading Plans for the big dance presently began to move briskly, and there was much talk of the affair.

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

From this reading As hostess, Rachael would not mask, nor would Warren, but they were already amusing themselves with the details of elaborate costumes.

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

From this reading Rachael, separately tempted by the thought of Dutch wooden shoes and of the always delightful hoop skirts, eventually abandoned both because it was not possible historically to connect either costume with the one upon which Warren had decided.

a Caucasian

From this reading Warren's rather stern and classic beauty was to be enhanced by the blue and buff of an officer of the Revolution, fine ruffles falling at wrist and throat, wide silver buckles on square-toed shoes, and satin ribbon tying his white wig.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Warren's rather stern and classic beauty was to be enhanced by the blue and buff of an officer of the Revolution, fine ruffles falling at wrist and throat, wide silver buckles on square-toed shoes, and satin ribbon tying his white wig.

hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair

From this reading Warren's rather stern and classic beauty was to be enhanced by the blue and buff of an officer of the Revolution, fine ruffles falling at wrist and throat, wide silver buckles on square-toed shoes, and satin ribbon tying his white wig.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As hostess, Rachael would not mask, nor would Warren, but they were already amusing themselves with the details of elaborate costumes.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading Rachael, separately tempted by the thought of Dutch wooden shoes and of the always delightful hoop skirts, eventually abandoned both because it was not possible historically to connect either costume with the one upon which Warren had decided.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading As hostess, Rachael would not mask, nor would Warren, but they were already amusing themselves with the details of elaborate costumes.

a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones

From this reading Warren's rather stern and classic beauty was to be enhanced by the blue and buff of an officer of the Revolution, fine ruffles falling at wrist and throat, wide silver buckles on square-toed shoes, and satin ribbon tying his white wig.