Chapter VII

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

From this reading A DISTANT MENACE But guests come and guests go; pastimes draw to a close, and the hour arrives when the curtain falls on the masque.

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

From this reading An imposing cavalcade, gleaming in crimson and gold, they wended down the dark rock; laughing ladies, pranked-out cavaliers who waved their perfumed hands with farewell kisses to the grim stronghold in the desert, late their palace of pleasure, and to the young mistress thereof.

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

From this reading A DISTANT MENACE But guests come and guests go; pastimes draw to a close, and the hour arrives when the curtain falls on the masque.

third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading A DISTANT MENACE But guests come and guests go; pastimes draw to a close, and the hour arrives when the curtain falls on the masque.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The friends of my lady, however reluctantly, were obliged at last to forgo further holiday-making, depart from the Mount, and return to the court.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A DISTANT MENACE But guests come and guests go; pastimes draw to a close, and the hour arrives when the curtain falls on the masque.

a procession of people traveling on horseback

From this reading An imposing cavalcade, gleaming in crimson and gold, they wended down the dark rock; laughing ladies, pranked-out cavaliers who waved their perfumed hands with farewell kisses to the grim stronghold in the desert, late their palace of pleasure, and to the young mistress thereof.

plural of “cavalier” — a gallant or courtly gentleman

From this reading An imposing cavalcade, gleaming in crimson and gold, they wended down the dark rock; laughing ladies, pranked-out cavaliers who waved their perfumed hands with farewell kisses to the grim stronghold in the desert, late their palace of pleasure, and to the young mistress thereof.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading A DISTANT MENACE But guests come and guests go; pastimes draw to a close, and the hour arrives when the curtain falls on the masque.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A DISTANT MENACE But guests come and guests go; pastimes draw to a close, and the hour arrives when the curtain falls on the masque.

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

From this reading The friends of my lady, however reluctantly, were obliged at last to forgo further holiday-making, depart from the Mount, and return to the court.

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading An imposing cavalcade, gleaming in crimson and gold, they wended down the dark rock; laughing ladies, pranked-out cavaliers who waved their perfumed hands with farewell kisses to the grim stronghold in the desert, late their palace of pleasure, and to the young mistress thereof.

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading A DISTANT MENACE But guests come and guests go; pastimes draw to a close, and the hour arrives when the curtain falls on the masque.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading An imposing cavalcade, gleaming in crimson and gold, they wended down the dark rock; laughing ladies, pranked-out cavaliers who waved their perfumed hands with farewell kisses to the grim stronghold in the desert, late their palace of pleasure, and to the young mistress thereof.

move away from a place into another direction

From this reading The friends of my lady, however reluctantly, were obliged at last to forgo further holiday-making, depart from the Mount, and return to the court.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading An imposing cavalcade, gleaming in crimson and gold, they wended down the dark rock; laughing ladies, pranked-out cavaliers who waved their perfumed hands with farewell kisses to the grim stronghold in the desert, late their palace of pleasure, and to the young mistress thereof.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading A DISTANT MENACE But guests come and guests go; pastimes draw to a close, and the hour arrives when the curtain falls on the masque.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading An imposing cavalcade, gleaming in crimson and gold, they wended down the dark rock; laughing ladies, pranked-out cavaliers who waved their perfumed hands with farewell kisses to the grim stronghold in the desert, late their palace of pleasure, and to the young mistress thereof.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading A DISTANT MENACE But guests come and guests go; pastimes draw to a close, and the hour arrives when the curtain falls on the masque.

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

From this reading "Good-by, Elise!"

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading A DISTANT MENACE But guests come and guests go; pastimes draw to a close, and the hour arrives when the curtain falls on the masque.

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading An imposing cavalcade, gleaming in crimson and gold, they wended down the dark rock; laughing ladies, pranked-out cavaliers who waved their perfumed hands with farewell kisses to the grim stronghold in the desert, late their palace of pleasure, and to the young mistress thereof.

do without or cease to hold or adhere to

From this reading The friends of my lady, however reluctantly, were obliged at last to forgo further holiday-making, depart from the Mount, and return to the court.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The friends of my lady, however reluctantly, were obliged at last to forgo further holiday-making, depart from the Mount, and return to the court.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The friends of my lady, however reluctantly, were obliged at last to forgo further holiday-making, depart from the Mount, and return to the court.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading The friends of my lady, however reluctantly, were obliged at last to forgo further holiday-making, depart from the Mount, and return to the court.

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

From this reading An imposing cavalcade, gleaming in crimson and gold, they wended down the dark rock; laughing ladies, pranked-out cavaliers who waved their perfumed hands with farewell kisses to the grim stronghold in the desert, late their palace of pleasure, and to the young mistress thereof.

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

From this reading A DISTANT MENACE But guests come and guests go; pastimes draw to a close, and the hour arrives when the curtain falls on the masque.

coins made of gold

From this reading An imposing cavalcade, gleaming in crimson and gold, they wended down the dark rock; laughing ladies, pranked-out cavaliers who waved their perfumed hands with farewell kisses to the grim stronghold in the desert, late their palace of pleasure, and to the young mistress thereof.

a farewell remark

From this reading "Good-by, Elise!"

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading An imposing cavalcade, gleaming in crimson and gold, they wended down the dark rock; laughing ladies, pranked-out cavaliers who waved their perfumed hands with farewell kisses to the grim stronghold in the desert, late their palace of pleasure, and to the young mistress thereof.

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

From this reading A DISTANT MENACE But guests come and guests go; pastimes draw to a close, and the hour arrives when the curtain falls on the masque.

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

From this reading An imposing cavalcade, gleaming in crimson and gold, they wended down the dark rock; laughing ladies, pranked-out cavaliers who waved their perfumed hands with farewell kisses to the grim stronghold in the desert, late their palace of pleasure, and to the young mistress thereof.

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

From this reading The friends of my lady, however reluctantly, were obliged at last to forgo further holiday-making, depart from the Mount, and return to the court.

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

From this reading A DISTANT MENACE But guests come and guests go; pastimes draw to a close, and the hour arrives when the curtain falls on the masque.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The friends of my lady, however reluctantly, were obliged at last to forgo further holiday-making, depart from the Mount, and return to the court.

impressive in appearance

From this reading An imposing cavalcade, gleaming in crimson and gold, they wended down the dark rock; laughing ladies, pranked-out cavaliers who waved their perfumed hands with farewell kisses to the grim stronghold in the desert, late their palace of pleasure, and to the young mistress thereof.

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

From this reading An imposing cavalcade, gleaming in crimson and gold, they wended down the dark rock; laughing ladies, pranked-out cavaliers who waved their perfumed hands with farewell kisses to the grim stronghold in the desert, late their palace of pleasure, and to the young mistress thereof.

plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)

From this reading An imposing cavalcade, gleaming in crimson and gold, they wended down the dark rock; laughing ladies, pranked-out cavaliers who waved their perfumed hands with farewell kisses to the grim stronghold in the desert, late their palace of pleasure, and to the young mistress thereof.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading An imposing cavalcade, gleaming in crimson and gold, they wended down the dark rock; laughing ladies, pranked-out cavaliers who waved their perfumed hands with farewell kisses to the grim stronghold in the desert, late their palace of pleasure, and to the young mistress thereof.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The friends of my lady, however reluctantly, were obliged at last to forgo further holiday-making, depart from the Mount, and return to the court.

immediately past

From this reading The friends of my lady, however reluctantly, were obliged at last to forgo further holiday-making, depart from the Mount, and return to the court.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading An imposing cavalcade, gleaming in crimson and gold, they wended down the dark rock; laughing ladies, pranked-out cavaliers who waved their perfumed hands with farewell kisses to the grim stronghold in the desert, late their palace of pleasure, and to the young mistress thereof.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading An imposing cavalcade, gleaming in crimson and gold, they wended down the dark rock; laughing ladies, pranked-out cavaliers who waved their perfumed hands with farewell kisses to the grim stronghold in the desert, late their palace of pleasure, and to the young mistress thereof.

humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)

From this reading The Marquis was last to go.

a party of guests wearing costumes and masks

From this reading A DISTANT MENACE But guests come and guests go; pastimes draw to a close, and the hour arrives when the curtain falls on the masque.

pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading A DISTANT MENACE But guests come and guests go; pastimes draw to a close, and the hour arrives when the curtain falls on the masque.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading An imposing cavalcade, gleaming in crimson and gold, they wended down the dark rock; laughing ladies, pranked-out cavaliers who waved their perfumed hands with farewell kisses to the grim stronghold in the desert, late their palace of pleasure, and to the young mistress thereof.

attach to a support

From this reading The friends of my lady, however reluctantly, were obliged at last to forgo further holiday-making, depart from the Mount, and return to the court.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The friends of my lady, however reluctantly, were obliged at last to forgo further holiday-making, depart from the Mount, and return to the court.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading The friends of my lady, however reluctantly, were obliged at last to forgo further holiday-making, depart from the Mount, and return to the court.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The friends of my lady, however reluctantly, were obliged at last to forgo further holiday-making, depart from the Mount, and return to the court.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A DISTANT MENACE But guests come and guests go; pastimes draw to a close, and the hour arrives when the curtain falls on the masque.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading An imposing cavalcade, gleaming in crimson and gold, they wended down the dark rock; laughing ladies, pranked-out cavaliers who waved their perfumed hands with farewell kisses to the grim stronghold in the desert, late their palace of pleasure, and to the young mistress thereof.

plural of “pastime” — a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

From this reading A DISTANT MENACE But guests come and guests go; pastimes draw to a close, and the hour arrives when the curtain falls on the masque.

filled or impregnated with perfume

From this reading An imposing cavalcade, gleaming in crimson and gold, they wended down the dark rock; laughing ladies, pranked-out cavaliers who waved their perfumed hands with farewell kisses to the grim stronghold in the desert, late their palace of pleasure, and to the young mistress thereof.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading An imposing cavalcade, gleaming in crimson and gold, they wended down the dark rock; laughing ladies, pranked-out cavaliers who waved their perfumed hands with farewell kisses to the grim stronghold in the desert, late their palace of pleasure, and to the young mistress thereof.

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

From this reading An imposing cavalcade, gleaming in crimson and gold, they wended down the dark rock; laughing ladies, pranked-out cavaliers who waved their perfumed hands with farewell kisses to the grim stronghold in the desert, late their palace of pleasure, and to the young mistress thereof.

with reluctance

From this reading The friends of my lady, however reluctantly, were obliged at last to forgo further holiday-making, depart from the Mount, and return to the court.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The friends of my lady, however reluctantly, were obliged at last to forgo further holiday-making, depart from the Mount, and return to the court.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading An imposing cavalcade, gleaming in crimson and gold, they wended down the dark rock; laughing ladies, pranked-out cavaliers who waved their perfumed hands with farewell kisses to the grim stronghold in the desert, late their palace of pleasure, and to the young mistress thereof.

a strongly fortified defensive structure

From this reading An imposing cavalcade, gleaming in crimson and gold, they wended down the dark rock; laughing ladies, pranked-out cavaliers who waved their perfumed hands with farewell kisses to the grim stronghold in the desert, late their palace of pleasure, and to the young mistress thereof.

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

From this reading A DISTANT MENACE But guests come and guests go; pastimes draw to a close, and the hour arrives when the curtain falls on the masque.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading An imposing cavalcade, gleaming in crimson and gold, they wended down the dark rock; laughing ladies, pranked-out cavaliers who waved their perfumed hands with farewell kisses to the grim stronghold in the desert, late their palace of pleasure, and to the young mistress thereof.

of or concerning this or that

From this reading An imposing cavalcade, gleaming in crimson and gold, they wended down the dark rock; laughing ladies, pranked-out cavaliers who waved their perfumed hands with farewell kisses to the grim stronghold in the desert, late their palace of pleasure, and to the young mistress thereof.

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

From this reading An imposing cavalcade, gleaming in crimson and gold, they wended down the dark rock; laughing ladies, pranked-out cavaliers who waved their perfumed hands with farewell kisses to the grim stronghold in the desert, late their palace of pleasure, and to the young mistress thereof.

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

From this reading A DISTANT MENACE But guests come and guests go; pastimes draw to a close, and the hour arrives when the curtain falls on the masque.

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

From this reading The Marquis was last to go.

past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading An imposing cavalcade, gleaming in crimson and gold, they wended down the dark rock; laughing ladies, pranked-out cavaliers who waved their perfumed hands with farewell kisses to the grim stronghold in the desert, late their palace of pleasure, and to the young mistress thereof.

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

From this reading An imposing cavalcade, gleaming in crimson and gold, they wended down the dark rock; laughing ladies, pranked-out cavaliers who waved their perfumed hands with farewell kisses to the grim stronghold in the desert, late their palace of pleasure, and to the young mistress thereof.

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

From this reading The friends of my lady, however reluctantly, were obliged at last to forgo further holiday-making, depart from the Mount, and return to the court.

at the time that

From this reading A DISTANT MENACE But guests come and guests go; pastimes draw to a close, and the hour arrives when the curtain falls on the masque.

which person or people

From this reading An imposing cavalcade, gleaming in crimson and gold, they wended down the dark rock; laughing ladies, pranked-out cavaliers who waved their perfumed hands with farewell kisses to the grim stronghold in the desert, late their palace of pleasure, and to the young mistress thereof.

in the company of; together with

From this reading An imposing cavalcade, gleaming in crimson and gold, they wended down the dark rock; laughing ladies, pranked-out cavaliers who waved their perfumed hands with farewell kisses to the grim stronghold in the desert, late their palace of pleasure, and to the young mistress thereof.

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

From this reading An imposing cavalcade, gleaming in crimson and gold, they wended down the dark rock; laughing ladies, pranked-out cavaliers who waved their perfumed hands with farewell kisses to the grim stronghold in the desert, late their palace of pleasure, and to the young mistress thereof.