used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE UNDER WORLD A coterie of brilliant folk soon followed in the wake of my lord, the Marquis' retinue; holy-day banners were succeeded by holiday ribbons; the _miserere_ of the multitude by paeans of merriment.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Her manner was changed--first, lukewarm; then, almost indifferent; until, at length, one day she fairly waived the responsibility of planning amusements; laid before them the question: What, now, would they like to do?
amusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Her manner was changed--first, lukewarm; then, almost indifferent; until, at length, one day she fairly waived the responsibility of planning amusements; laid before them the question: What, now, would they like to do?
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading In assuming the leading role to which circumstances now assigned her, the Governor's daughter brought to the task less energy than she had displayed on that other occasion when visitors had sojourned at the rock.
assumingadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmɪŋ/
excessively forward
From this reading In assuming the leading role to which circumstances now assigned her, the Governor's daughter brought to the task less energy than she had displayed on that other occasion when visitors had sojourned at the rock.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In assuming the leading role to which circumstances now assigned her, the Governor's daughter brought to the task less energy than she had displayed on that other occasion when visitors had sojourned at the rock.
bannersnounUS /ˈbænərz/
plural of “banner” — long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading THE UNDER WORLD A coterie of brilliant folk soon followed in the wake of my lord, the Marquis' retinue; holy-day banners were succeeded by holiday ribbons; the _miserere_ of the multitude by paeans of merriment.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Her manner was changed--first, lukewarm; then, almost indifferent; until, at length, one day she fairly waived the responsibility of planning amusements; laid before them the question: What, now, would they like to do?
of surpassing excellence
From this reading THE UNDER WORLD A coterie of brilliant folk soon followed in the wake of my lord, the Marquis' retinue; holy-day banners were succeeded by holiday ribbons; the _miserere_ of the multitude by paeans of merriment.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading In assuming the leading role to which circumstances now assigned her, the Governor's daughter brought to the task less energy than she had displayed on that other occasion when visitors had sojourned at the rock.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE UNDER WORLD A coterie of brilliant folk soon followed in the wake of my lord, the Marquis' retinue; holy-day banners were succeeded by holiday ribbons; the _miserere_ of the multitude by paeans of merriment.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Her manner was changed--first, lukewarm; then, almost indifferent; until, at length, one day she fairly waived the responsibility of planning amusements; laid before them the question: What, now, would they like to do?
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading In assuming the leading role to which circumstances now assigned her, the Governor's daughter brought to the task less energy than she had displayed on that other occasion when visitors had sojourned at the rock.
coterienounUS /ˈkoʊtəri/
an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
From this reading THE UNDER WORLD A coterie of brilliant folk soon followed in the wake of my lord, the Marquis' retinue; holy-day banners were succeeded by holiday ribbons; the _miserere_ of the multitude by paeans of merriment.
a female human offspring
From this reading In assuming the leading role to which circumstances now assigned her, the Governor's daughter brought to the task less energy than she had displayed on that other occasion when visitors had sojourned at the rock.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Her manner was changed--first, lukewarm; then, almost indifferent; until, at length, one day she fairly waived the responsibility of planning amusements; laid before them the question: What, now, would they like to do?
DeviseverbUS /dɪˈvaɪz/
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading "Devise a play," said one.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading In assuming the leading role to which circumstances now assigned her, the Governor's daughter brought to the task less energy than she had displayed on that other occasion when visitors had sojourned at the rock.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Her manner was changed--first, lukewarm; then, almost indifferent; until, at length, one day she fairly waived the responsibility of planning amusements; laid before them the question: What, now, would they like to do?
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading In assuming the leading role to which circumstances now assigned her, the Governor's daughter brought to the task less energy than she had displayed on that other occasion when visitors had sojourned at the rock.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Her manner was changed--first, lukewarm; then, almost indifferent; until, at length, one day she fairly waived the responsibility of planning amusements; laid before them the question: What, now, would they like to do?
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Her manner was changed--first, lukewarm; then, almost indifferent; until, at length, one day she fairly waived the responsibility of planning amusements; laid before them the question: What, now, would they like to do?
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading THE UNDER WORLD A coterie of brilliant folk soon followed in the wake of my lord, the Marquis' retinue; holy-day banners were succeeded by holiday ribbons; the _miserere_ of the multitude by paeans of merriment.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE UNDER WORLD A coterie of brilliant folk soon followed in the wake of my lord, the Marquis' retinue; holy-day banners were succeeded by holiday ribbons; the _miserere_ of the multitude by paeans of merriment.
Governor'snounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading In assuming the leading role to which circumstances now assigned her, the Governor's daughter brought to the task less energy than she had displayed on that other occasion when visitors had sojourned at the rock.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In assuming the leading role to which circumstances now assigned her, the Governor's daughter brought to the task less energy than she had displayed on that other occasion when visitors had sojourned at the rock.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In assuming the leading role to which circumstances now assigned her, the Governor's daughter brought to the task less energy than she had displayed on that other occasion when visitors had sojourned at the rock.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading THE UNDER WORLD A coterie of brilliant folk soon followed in the wake of my lord, the Marquis' retinue; holy-day banners were succeeded by holiday ribbons; the _miserere_ of the multitude by paeans of merriment.
holy-day
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From this reading THE UNDER WORLD A coterie of brilliant folk soon followed in the wake of my lord, the Marquis' retinue; holy-day banners were succeeded by holiday ribbons; the _miserere_ of the multitude by paeans of merriment.
HymennounUS /ˈhaɪmən/
(Greek mythology) the god of marriage
From this reading Hymen, Io Hymen!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE UNDER WORLD A coterie of brilliant folk soon followed in the wake of my lord, the Marquis' retinue; holy-day banners were succeeded by holiday ribbons; the _miserere_ of the multitude by paeans of merriment.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading Her manner was changed--first, lukewarm; then, almost indifferent; until, at length, one day she fairly waived the responsibility of planning amusements; laid before them the question: What, now, would they like to do?
IonounUS /ˈaɪoʊ/
(Greek mythology) a maiden seduced by Zeus; when Hera was about to discover them together Zeus turned her into a white heifer
From this reading Hymen, Io Hymen!
set down according to a plan
From this reading Her manner was changed--first, lukewarm; then, almost indifferent; until, at length, one day she fairly waived the responsibility of planning amusements; laid before them the question: What, now, would they like to do?
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading In assuming the leading role to which circumstances now assigned her, the Governor's daughter brought to the task less energy than she had displayed on that other occasion when visitors had sojourned at the rock.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Her manner was changed--first, lukewarm; then, almost indifferent; until, at length, one day she fairly waived the responsibility of planning amusements; laid before them the question: What, now, would they like to do?
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading In assuming the leading role to which circumstances now assigned her, the Governor's daughter brought to the task less energy than she had displayed on that other occasion when visitors had sojourned at the rock.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Her manner was changed--first, lukewarm; then, almost indifferent; until, at length, one day she fairly waived the responsibility of planning amusements; laid before them the question: What, now, would they like to do?
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading THE UNDER WORLD A coterie of brilliant folk soon followed in the wake of my lord, the Marquis' retinue; holy-day banners were succeeded by holiday ribbons; the _miserere_ of the multitude by paeans of merriment.
lukewarmadjectiveUS /ˈluːˈkwɔːrm/
moderately warm
From this reading Her manner was changed--first, lukewarm; then, almost indifferent; until, at length, one day she fairly waived the responsibility of planning amusements; laid before them the question: What, now, would they like to do?
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Her manner was changed--first, lukewarm; then, almost indifferent; until, at length, one day she fairly waived the responsibility of planning amusements; laid before them the question: What, now, would they like to do?
MarquisnounUS /ˌmɑːrˈkiː/
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading THE UNDER WORLD A coterie of brilliant folk soon followed in the wake of my lord, the Marquis' retinue; holy-day banners were succeeded by holiday ribbons; the _miserere_ of the multitude by paeans of merriment.
merrimentnoun
a gay feeling
From this reading THE UNDER WORLD A coterie of brilliant folk soon followed in the wake of my lord, the Marquis' retinue; holy-day banners were succeeded by holiday ribbons; the _miserere_ of the multitude by paeans of merriment.
miserere
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE UNDER WORLD A coterie of brilliant folk soon followed in the wake of my lord, the Marquis' retinue; holy-day banners were succeeded by holiday ribbons; the _miserere_ of the multitude by paeans of merriment.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading THE UNDER WORLD A coterie of brilliant folk soon followed in the wake of my lord, the Marquis' retinue; holy-day banners were succeeded by holiday ribbons; the _miserere_ of the multitude by paeans of merriment.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE UNDER WORLD A coterie of brilliant folk soon followed in the wake of my lord, the Marquis' retinue; holy-day banners were succeeded by holiday ribbons; the _miserere_ of the multitude by paeans of merriment.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In assuming the leading role to which circumstances now assigned her, the Governor's daughter brought to the task less energy than she had displayed on that other occasion when visitors had sojourned at the rock.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading In assuming the leading role to which circumstances now assigned her, the Governor's daughter brought to the task less energy than she had displayed on that other occasion when visitors had sojourned at the rock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE UNDER WORLD A coterie of brilliant folk soon followed in the wake of my lord, the Marquis' retinue; holy-day banners were succeeded by holiday ribbons; the _miserere_ of the multitude by paeans of merriment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In assuming the leading role to which circumstances now assigned her, the Governor's daughter brought to the task less energy than she had displayed on that other occasion when visitors had sojourned at the rock.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Her manner was changed--first, lukewarm; then, almost indifferent; until, at length, one day she fairly waived the responsibility of planning amusements; laid before them the question: What, now, would they like to do?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In assuming the leading role to which circumstances now assigned her, the Governor's daughter brought to the task less energy than she had displayed on that other occasion when visitors had sojourned at the rock.
paeansnounUS /ˈpiːənz/
plural of “paean” — a formal expression of praise
From this reading THE UNDER WORLD A coterie of brilliant folk soon followed in the wake of my lord, the Marquis' retinue; holy-day banners were succeeded by holiday ribbons; the _miserere_ of the multitude by paeans of merriment.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading Her manner was changed--first, lukewarm; then, almost indifferent; until, at length, one day she fairly waived the responsibility of planning amusements; laid before them the question: What, now, would they like to do?
participate in games or sport
From this reading "Devise a play," said one.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Her manner was changed--first, lukewarm; then, almost indifferent; until, at length, one day she fairly waived the responsibility of planning amusements; laid before them the question: What, now, would they like to do?
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Her manner was changed--first, lukewarm; then, almost indifferent; until, at length, one day she fairly waived the responsibility of planning amusements; laid before them the question: What, now, would they like to do?
retinuenounUS /ˈretənuː/
the group following and attending to some important person
From this reading THE UNDER WORLD A coterie of brilliant folk soon followed in the wake of my lord, the Marquis' retinue; holy-day banners were succeeded by holiday ribbons; the _miserere_ of the multitude by paeans of merriment.
ribbonsnounUS /ˈrɪbənz/
plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading THE UNDER WORLD A coterie of brilliant folk soon followed in the wake of my lord, the Marquis' retinue; holy-day banners were succeeded by holiday ribbons; the _miserere_ of the multitude by paeans of merriment.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading In assuming the leading role to which circumstances now assigned her, the Governor's daughter brought to the task less energy than she had displayed on that other occasion when visitors had sojourned at the rock.
rolenounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading In assuming the leading role to which circumstances now assigned her, the Governor's daughter brought to the task less energy than she had displayed on that other occasion when visitors had sojourned at the rock.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Devise a play," said one.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In assuming the leading role to which circumstances now assigned her, the Governor's daughter brought to the task less energy than she had displayed on that other occasion when visitors had sojourned at the rock.
sojourned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In assuming the leading role to which circumstances now assigned her, the Governor's daughter brought to the task less energy than she had displayed on that other occasion when visitors had sojourned at the rock.
in the near future
From this reading THE UNDER WORLD A coterie of brilliant folk soon followed in the wake of my lord, the Marquis' retinue; holy-day banners were succeeded by holiday ribbons; the _miserere_ of the multitude by paeans of merriment.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading THE UNDER WORLD A coterie of brilliant folk soon followed in the wake of my lord, the Marquis' retinue; holy-day banners were succeeded by holiday ribbons; the _miserere_ of the multitude by paeans of merriment.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading In assuming the leading role to which circumstances now assigned her, the Governor's daughter brought to the task less energy than she had displayed on that other occasion when visitors had sojourned at the rock.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In assuming the leading role to which circumstances now assigned her, the Governor's daughter brought to the task less energy than she had displayed on that other occasion when visitors had sojourned at the rock.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In assuming the leading role to which circumstances now assigned her, the Governor's daughter brought to the task less energy than she had displayed on that other occasion when visitors had sojourned at the rock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE UNDER WORLD A coterie of brilliant folk soon followed in the wake of my lord, the Marquis' retinue; holy-day banners were succeeded by holiday ribbons; the _miserere_ of the multitude by paeans of merriment.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Her manner was changed--first, lukewarm; then, almost indifferent; until, at length, one day she fairly waived the responsibility of planning amusements; laid before them the question: What, now, would they like to do?
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Her manner was changed--first, lukewarm; then, almost indifferent; until, at length, one day she fairly waived the responsibility of planning amusements; laid before them the question: What, now, would they like to do?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her manner was changed--first, lukewarm; then, almost indifferent; until, at length, one day she fairly waived the responsibility of planning amusements; laid before them the question: What, now, would they like to do?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In assuming the leading role to which circumstances now assigned her, the Governor's daughter brought to the task less energy than she had displayed on that other occasion when visitors had sojourned at the rock.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE UNDER WORLD A coterie of brilliant folk soon followed in the wake of my lord, the Marquis' retinue; holy-day banners were succeeded by holiday ribbons; the _miserere_ of the multitude by paeans of merriment.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Her manner was changed--first, lukewarm; then, almost indifferent; until, at length, one day she fairly waived the responsibility of planning amusements; laid before them the question: What, now, would they like to do?
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading In assuming the leading role to which circumstances now assigned her, the Governor's daughter brought to the task less energy than she had displayed on that other occasion when visitors had sojourned at the rock.
waivedverbUS /weɪvd/
past form of “waive” — do without or cease to hold or adhere to
From this reading Her manner was changed--first, lukewarm; then, almost indifferent; until, at length, one day she fairly waived the responsibility of planning amusements; laid before them the question: What, now, would they like to do?
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading THE UNDER WORLD A coterie of brilliant folk soon followed in the wake of my lord, the Marquis' retinue; holy-day banners were succeeded by holiday ribbons; the _miserere_ of the multitude by paeans of merriment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her manner was changed--first, lukewarm; then, almost indifferent; until, at length, one day she fairly waived the responsibility of planning amusements; laid before them the question: What, now, would they like to do?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE UNDER WORLD A coterie of brilliant folk soon followed in the wake of my lord, the Marquis' retinue; holy-day banners were succeeded by holiday ribbons; the _miserere_ of the multitude by paeans of merriment.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Her manner was changed--first, lukewarm; then, almost indifferent; until, at length, one day she fairly waived the responsibility of planning amusements; laid before them the question: What, now, would they like to do?
at the time that
From this reading In assuming the leading role to which circumstances now assigned her, the Governor's daughter brought to the task less energy than she had displayed on that other occasion when visitors had sojourned at the rock.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In assuming the leading role to which circumstances now assigned her, the Governor's daughter brought to the task less energy than she had displayed on that other occasion when visitors had sojourned at the rock.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THE UNDER WORLD A coterie of brilliant folk soon followed in the wake of my lord, the Marquis' retinue; holy-day banners were succeeded by holiday ribbons; the _miserere_ of the multitude by paeans of merriment.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Her manner was changed--first, lukewarm; then, almost indifferent; until, at length, one day she fairly waived the responsibility of planning amusements; laid before them the question: What, now, would they like to do?
