used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An energetic pianiste.—Vigorous dancers.—A bevy of quadrumanous beauties.—The parasol polka.—Amatory tomfooleries.—I am compelled to take part in a new musical air.—Am commanded to climb up a tall pole.—Am forced to jump through hoops, throw somersaults, and cut capers.—Am indebted to Saïmira for a respite.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading An energetic pianiste.—Vigorous dancers.—A bevy of quadrumanous beauties.—The parasol polka.—Amatory tomfooleries.—I am compelled to take part in a new musical air.—Am commanded to climb up a tall pole.—Am forced to jump through hoops, throw somersaults, and cut capers.—Am indebted to Saïmira for a respite.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading An energetic pianiste.—Vigorous dancers.—A bevy of quadrumanous beauties.—The parasol polka.—Amatory tomfooleries.—I am compelled to take part in a new musical air.—Am commanded to climb up a tall pole.—Am forced to jump through hoops, throw somersaults, and cut capers.—Am indebted to Saïmira for a respite.
Amatoryadjective
expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance
From this reading An energetic pianiste.—Vigorous dancers.—A bevy of quadrumanous beauties.—The parasol polka.—Amatory tomfooleries.—I am compelled to take part in a new musical air.—Am commanded to climb up a tall pole.—Am forced to jump through hoops, throw somersaults, and cut capers.—Am indebted to Saïmira for a respite.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An energetic pianiste.—Vigorous dancers.—A bevy of quadrumanous beauties.—The parasol polka.—Amatory tomfooleries.—I am compelled to take part in a new musical air.—Am commanded to climb up a tall pole.—Am forced to jump through hoops, throw somersaults, and cut capers.—Am indebted to Saïmira for a respite.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An energetic pianiste.—Vigorous dancers.—A bevy of quadrumanous beauties.—The parasol polka.—Amatory tomfooleries.—I am compelled to take part in a new musical air.—Am commanded to climb up a tall pole.—Am forced to jump through hoops, throw somersaults, and cut capers.—Am indebted to Saïmira for a respite.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I congratulated myself on my success; the candles had ceased to play any further an incendiary part in the apish orgie.
apishadjective
being or given to servile imitation
From this reading I congratulated myself on my success; the candles had ceased to play any further an incendiary part in the apish orgie.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading No sooner, however, had they done this than they appeared to recall to mind that they had seen the room lighted up in this fashion before—doubtlessly on some occasion when the vice-admiral gave a _soirée_ or a ball.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading No sooner, however, had they done this than they appeared to recall to mind that they had seen the room lighted up in this fashion before—doubtlessly on some occasion when the vice-admiral gave a _soirée_ or a ball.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading An energetic pianiste.—Vigorous dancers.—A bevy of quadrumanous beauties.—The parasol polka.—Amatory tomfooleries.—I am compelled to take part in a new musical air.—Am commanded to climb up a tall pole.—Am forced to jump through hoops, throw somersaults, and cut capers.—Am indebted to Saïmira for a respite.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading No sooner, however, had they done this than they appeared to recall to mind that they had seen the room lighted up in this fashion before—doubtlessly on some occasion when the vice-admiral gave a _soirée_ or a ball.
bevynounUS /ˈbevi/
a large gathering of people of a particular type
From this reading An energetic pianiste.—Vigorous dancers.—A bevy of quadrumanous beauties.—The parasol polka.—Amatory tomfooleries.—I am compelled to take part in a new musical air.—Am commanded to climb up a tall pole.—Am forced to jump through hoops, throw somersaults, and cut capers.—Am indebted to Saïmira for a respite.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading I traversed the dining-hall, passed into the reception-room, where I placed one of my candles on a window-seat; I then lighted a second, which I fixed elsewhere.
capersnounUS /ˈkeɪpərz/
plural of “caper” — any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis
From this reading An energetic pianiste.—Vigorous dancers.—A bevy of quadrumanous beauties.—The parasol polka.—Amatory tomfooleries.—I am compelled to take part in a new musical air.—Am commanded to climb up a tall pole.—Am forced to jump through hoops, throw somersaults, and cut capers.—Am indebted to Saïmira for a respite.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading I congratulated myself on my success; the candles had ceased to play any further an incendiary part in the apish orgie.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading An energetic pianiste.—Vigorous dancers.—A bevy of quadrumanous beauties.—The parasol polka.—Amatory tomfooleries.—I am compelled to take part in a new musical air.—Am commanded to climb up a tall pole.—Am forced to jump through hoops, throw somersaults, and cut capers.—Am indebted to Saïmira for a respite.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading An energetic pianiste.—Vigorous dancers.—A bevy of quadrumanous beauties.—The parasol polka.—Amatory tomfooleries.—I am compelled to take part in a new musical air.—Am commanded to climb up a tall pole.—Am forced to jump through hoops, throw somersaults, and cut capers.—Am indebted to Saïmira for a respite.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading An energetic pianiste.—Vigorous dancers.—A bevy of quadrumanous beauties.—The parasol polka.—Amatory tomfooleries.—I am compelled to take part in a new musical air.—Am commanded to climb up a tall pole.—Am forced to jump through hoops, throw somersaults, and cut capers.—Am indebted to Saïmira for a respite.
congratulatedverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪd/
past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading I congratulated myself on my success; the candles had ceased to play any further an incendiary part in the apish orgie.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Having observed me do this—what, indeed, did they not observe?—they hastened to place their candles wherever they could discover a support for them.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading An energetic pianiste.—Vigorous dancers.—A bevy of quadrumanous beauties.—The parasol polka.—Amatory tomfooleries.—I am compelled to take part in a new musical air.—Am commanded to climb up a tall pole.—Am forced to jump through hoops, throw somersaults, and cut capers.—Am indebted to Saïmira for a respite.
dancersnounUS /ˈdænsərz/
plural of “dancer” — a performer who dances professionally
From this reading An energetic pianiste.—Vigorous dancers.—A bevy of quadrumanous beauties.—The parasol polka.—Amatory tomfooleries.—I am compelled to take part in a new musical air.—Am commanded to climb up a tall pole.—Am forced to jump through hoops, throw somersaults, and cut capers.—Am indebted to Saïmira for a respite.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Having observed me do this—what, indeed, did they not observe?—they hastened to place their candles wherever they could discover a support for them.
dining-hallnoun
a large room at a college or university; used especially for dining
From this reading I traversed the dining-hall, passed into the reception-room, where I placed one of my candles on a window-seat; I then lighted a second, which I fixed elsewhere.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Having observed me do this—what, indeed, did they not observe?—they hastened to place their candles wherever they could discover a support for them.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Having observed me do this—what, indeed, did they not observe?—they hastened to place their candles wherever they could discover a support for them.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading No sooner, however, had they done this than they appeared to recall to mind that they had seen the room lighted up in this fashion before—doubtlessly on some occasion when the vice-admiral gave a _soirée_ or a ball.
doubtlesslyadverb
without doubt; certainly
From this reading No sooner, however, had they done this than they appeared to recall to mind that they had seen the room lighted up in this fashion before—doubtlessly on some occasion when the vice-admiral gave a _soirée_ or a ball.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading I traversed the dining-hall, passed into the reception-room, where I placed one of my candles on a window-seat; I then lighted a second, which I fixed elsewhere.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading An energetic pianiste.—Vigorous dancers.—A bevy of quadrumanous beauties.—The parasol polka.—Amatory tomfooleries.—I am compelled to take part in a new musical air.—Am commanded to climb up a tall pole.—Am forced to jump through hoops, throw somersaults, and cut capers.—Am indebted to Saïmira for a respite.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading No sooner, however, had they done this than they appeared to recall to mind that they had seen the room lighted up in this fashion before—doubtlessly on some occasion when the vice-admiral gave a _soirée_ or a ball.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading I traversed the dining-hall, passed into the reception-room, where I placed one of my candles on a window-seat; I then lighted a second, which I fixed elsewhere.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An energetic pianiste.—Vigorous dancers.—A bevy of quadrumanous beauties.—The parasol polka.—Amatory tomfooleries.—I am compelled to take part in a new musical air.—Am commanded to climb up a tall pole.—Am forced to jump through hoops, throw somersaults, and cut capers.—Am indebted to Saïmira for a respite.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading An energetic pianiste.—Vigorous dancers.—A bevy of quadrumanous beauties.—The parasol polka.—Amatory tomfooleries.—I am compelled to take part in a new musical air.—Am commanded to climb up a tall pole.—Am forced to jump through hoops, throw somersaults, and cut capers.—Am indebted to Saïmira for a respite.
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 I congratulated myself on my success; the candles had ceased to play any further an incendiary part in the apish orgie.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading No sooner, however, had they done this than they appeared to recall to mind that they had seen the room lighted up in this fashion before—doubtlessly on some occasion when the vice-admiral gave a _soirée_ or a ball.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I congratulated myself on my success; the candles had ceased to play any further an incendiary part in the apish orgie.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Having observed me do this—what, indeed, did they not observe?—they hastened to place their candles wherever they could discover a support for them.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having observed me do this—what, indeed, did they not observe?—they hastened to place their candles wherever they could discover a support for them.
hoopsnounUS /huːps/
a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players; points are scored by throwing the ball through an elevated horizontal hoop
From this reading An energetic pianiste.—Vigorous dancers.—A bevy of quadrumanous beauties.—The parasol polka.—Amatory tomfooleries.—I am compelled to take part in a new musical air.—Am commanded to climb up a tall pole.—Am forced to jump through hoops, throw somersaults, and cut capers.—Am indebted to Saïmira for a respite.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading No sooner, however, had they done this than they appeared to recall to mind that they had seen the room lighted up in this fashion before—doubtlessly on some occasion when the vice-admiral gave a _soirée_ or a ball.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading An energetic pianiste.—Vigorous dancers.—A bevy of quadrumanous beauties.—The parasol polka.—Amatory tomfooleries.—I am compelled to take part in a new musical air.—Am commanded to climb up a tall pole.—Am forced to jump through hoops, throw somersaults, and cut capers.—Am indebted to Saïmira for a respite.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An energetic pianiste.—Vigorous dancers.—A bevy of quadrumanous beauties.—The parasol polka.—Amatory tomfooleries.—I am compelled to take part in a new musical air.—Am commanded to climb up a tall pole.—Am forced to jump through hoops, throw somersaults, and cut capers.—Am indebted to Saïmira for a respite.
incendiaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsendieri/
involving deliberate burning of property
From this reading I congratulated myself on my success; the candles had ceased to play any further an incendiary part in the apish orgie.
indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
From this reading An energetic pianiste.—Vigorous dancers.—A bevy of quadrumanous beauties.—The parasol polka.—Amatory tomfooleries.—I am compelled to take part in a new musical air.—Am commanded to climb up a tall pole.—Am forced to jump through hoops, throw somersaults, and cut capers.—Am indebted to Saïmira for a respite.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Having observed me do this—what, indeed, did they not observe?—they hastened to place their candles wherever they could discover a support for them.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I traversed the dining-hall, passed into the reception-room, where I placed one of my candles on a window-seat; I then lighted a second, which I fixed elsewhere.
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading An energetic pianiste.—Vigorous dancers.—A bevy of quadrumanous beauties.—The parasol polka.—Amatory tomfooleries.—I am compelled to take part in a new musical air.—Am commanded to climb up a tall pole.—Am forced to jump through hoops, throw somersaults, and cut capers.—Am indebted to Saïmira for a respite.
set afire or burning
From this reading I traversed the dining-hall, passed into the reception-room, where I placed one of my candles on a window-seat; I then lighted a second, which I fixed elsewhere.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Having observed me do this—what, indeed, did they not observe?—they hastened to place their candles wherever they could discover a support for them.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading No sooner, however, had they done this than they appeared to recall to mind that they had seen the room lighted up in this fashion before—doubtlessly on some occasion when the vice-admiral gave a _soirée_ or a ball.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading An energetic pianiste.—Vigorous dancers.—A bevy of quadrumanous beauties.—The parasol polka.—Amatory tomfooleries.—I am compelled to take part in a new musical air.—Am commanded to climb up a tall pole.—Am forced to jump through hoops, throw somersaults, and cut capers.—Am indebted to Saïmira for a respite.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I traversed the dining-hall, passed into the reception-room, where I placed one of my candles on a window-seat; I then lighted a second, which I fixed elsewhere.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I congratulated myself on my success; the candles had ceased to play any further an incendiary part in the apish orgie.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading An energetic pianiste.—Vigorous dancers.—A bevy of quadrumanous beauties.—The parasol polka.—Amatory tomfooleries.—I am compelled to take part in a new musical air.—Am commanded to climb up a tall pole.—Am forced to jump through hoops, throw somersaults, and cut capers.—Am indebted to Saïmira for a respite.
not any; not one
From this reading No sooner, however, had they done this than they appeared to recall to mind that they had seen the room lighted up in this fashion before—doubtlessly on some occasion when the vice-admiral gave a _soirée_ or a ball.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Having observed me do this—what, indeed, did they not observe?—they hastened to place their candles wherever they could discover a support for them.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Having observed me do this—what, indeed, did they not observe?—they hastened to place their candles wherever they could discover a support for them.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Having observed me do this—what, indeed, did they not observe?—they hastened to place their candles wherever they could discover a support for them.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading No sooner, however, had they done this than they appeared to recall to mind that they had seen the room lighted up in this fashion before—doubtlessly on some occasion when the vice-admiral gave a _soirée_ or a ball.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An energetic pianiste.—Vigorous dancers.—A bevy of quadrumanous beauties.—The parasol polka.—Amatory tomfooleries.—I am compelled to take part in a new musical air.—Am commanded to climb up a tall pole.—Am forced to jump through hoops, throw somersaults, and cut capers.—Am indebted to Saïmira for a respite.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I traversed the dining-hall, passed into the reception-room, where I placed one of my candles on a window-seat; I then lighted a second, which I fixed elsewhere.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I traversed the dining-hall, passed into the reception-room, where I placed one of my candles on a window-seat; I then lighted a second, which I fixed elsewhere.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No sooner, however, had they done this than they appeared to recall to mind that they had seen the room lighted up in this fashion before—doubtlessly on some occasion when the vice-admiral gave a _soirée_ or a ball.
orgie
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From this reading I congratulated myself on my success; the candles had ceased to play any further an incendiary part in the apish orgie.
parasolnoun
a handheld collapsible source of shade
From this reading An energetic pianiste.—Vigorous dancers.—A bevy of quadrumanous beauties.—The parasol polka.—Amatory tomfooleries.—I am compelled to take part in a new musical air.—Am commanded to climb up a tall pole.—Am forced to jump through hoops, throw somersaults, and cut capers.—Am indebted to Saïmira for a respite.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading An energetic pianiste.—Vigorous dancers.—A bevy of quadrumanous beauties.—The parasol polka.—Amatory tomfooleries.—I am compelled to take part in a new musical air.—Am commanded to climb up a tall pole.—Am forced to jump through hoops, throw somersaults, and cut capers.—Am indebted to Saïmira for a respite.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading I traversed the dining-hall, passed into the reception-room, where I placed one of my candles on a window-seat; I then lighted a second, which I fixed elsewhere.
pianiste
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From this reading An energetic pianiste.—Vigorous dancers.—A bevy of quadrumanous beauties.—The parasol polka.—Amatory tomfooleries.—I am compelled to take part in a new musical air.—Am commanded to climb up a tall pole.—Am forced to jump through hoops, throw somersaults, and cut capers.—Am indebted to Saïmira for a respite.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Having observed me do this—what, indeed, did they not observe?—they hastened to place their candles wherever they could discover a support for them.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading I traversed the dining-hall, passed into the reception-room, where I placed one of my candles on a window-seat; I then lighted a second, which I fixed elsewhere.
participate in games or sport
From this reading I congratulated myself on my success; the candles had ceased to play any further an incendiary part in the apish orgie.
polenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading An energetic pianiste.—Vigorous dancers.—A bevy of quadrumanous beauties.—The parasol polka.—Amatory tomfooleries.—I am compelled to take part in a new musical air.—Am commanded to climb up a tall pole.—Am forced to jump through hoops, throw somersaults, and cut capers.—Am indebted to Saïmira for a respite.
polkanounUS /ˈpoʊlkɑː/
music performed for dancing the polka
From this reading An energetic pianiste.—Vigorous dancers.—A bevy of quadrumanous beauties.—The parasol polka.—Amatory tomfooleries.—I am compelled to take part in a new musical air.—Am commanded to climb up a tall pole.—Am forced to jump through hoops, throw somersaults, and cut capers.—Am indebted to Saïmira for a respite.
quadrumanous
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From this reading An energetic pianiste.—Vigorous dancers.—A bevy of quadrumanous beauties.—The parasol polka.—Amatory tomfooleries.—I am compelled to take part in a new musical air.—Am commanded to climb up a tall pole.—Am forced to jump through hoops, throw somersaults, and cut capers.—Am indebted to Saïmira for a respite.
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading No sooner, however, had they done this than they appeared to recall to mind that they had seen the room lighted up in this fashion before—doubtlessly on some occasion when the vice-admiral gave a _soirée_ or a ball.
reception-room
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From this reading I traversed the dining-hall, passed into the reception-room, where I placed one of my candles on a window-seat; I then lighted a second, which I fixed elsewhere.
respitenounUS /ˈrespɪt/
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
From this reading An energetic pianiste.—Vigorous dancers.—A bevy of quadrumanous beauties.—The parasol polka.—Amatory tomfooleries.—I am compelled to take part in a new musical air.—Am commanded to climb up a tall pole.—Am forced to jump through hoops, throw somersaults, and cut capers.—Am indebted to Saïmira for a respite.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading No sooner, however, had they done this than they appeared to recall to mind that they had seen the room lighted up in this fashion before—doubtlessly on some occasion when the vice-admiral gave a _soirée_ or a ball.
Saïmira
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From this reading An energetic pianiste.—Vigorous dancers.—A bevy of quadrumanous beauties.—The parasol polka.—Amatory tomfooleries.—I am compelled to take part in a new musical air.—Am commanded to climb up a tall pole.—Am forced to jump through hoops, throw somersaults, and cut capers.—Am indebted to Saïmira for a respite.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading I traversed the dining-hall, passed into the reception-room, where I placed one of my candles on a window-seat; I then lighted a second, which I fixed elsewhere.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading No sooner, however, had they done this than they appeared to recall to mind that they had seen the room lighted up in this fashion before—doubtlessly on some occasion when the vice-admiral gave a _soirée_ or a ball.
soirée
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From this reading No sooner, however, had they done this than they appeared to recall to mind that they had seen the room lighted up in this fashion before—doubtlessly on some occasion when the vice-admiral gave a _soirée_ or a ball.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading No sooner, however, had they done this than they appeared to recall to mind that they had seen the room lighted up in this fashion before—doubtlessly on some occasion when the vice-admiral gave a _soirée_ or a ball.
somersaultsnounUS /ˈsʌmərsɔːlts/
plural of “somersault” — an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
From this reading An energetic pianiste.—Vigorous dancers.—A bevy of quadrumanous beauties.—The parasol polka.—Amatory tomfooleries.—I am compelled to take part in a new musical air.—Am commanded to climb up a tall pole.—Am forced to jump through hoops, throw somersaults, and cut capers.—Am indebted to Saïmira for a respite.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading No sooner, however, had they done this than they appeared to recall to mind that they had seen the room lighted up in this fashion before—doubtlessly on some occasion when the vice-admiral gave a _soirée_ or a ball.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading I congratulated myself on my success; the candles had ceased to play any further an incendiary part in the apish orgie.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Having observed me do this—what, indeed, did they not observe?—they hastened to place their candles wherever they could discover a support for them.
carry out
From this reading An energetic pianiste.—Vigorous dancers.—A bevy of quadrumanous beauties.—The parasol polka.—Amatory tomfooleries.—I am compelled to take part in a new musical air.—Am commanded to climb up a tall pole.—Am forced to jump through hoops, throw somersaults, and cut capers.—Am indebted to Saïmira for a respite.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading An energetic pianiste.—Vigorous dancers.—A bevy of quadrumanous beauties.—The parasol polka.—Amatory tomfooleries.—I am compelled to take part in a new musical air.—Am commanded to climb up a tall pole.—Am forced to jump through hoops, throw somersaults, and cut capers.—Am indebted to Saïmira for a respite.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No sooner, however, had they done this than they appeared to recall to mind that they had seen the room lighted up in this fashion before—doubtlessly on some occasion when the vice-admiral gave a _soirée_ or a ball.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No sooner, however, had they done this than they appeared to recall to mind that they had seen the room lighted up in this fashion before—doubtlessly on some occasion when the vice-admiral gave a _soirée_ or a ball.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An energetic pianiste.—Vigorous dancers.—A bevy of quadrumanous beauties.—The parasol polka.—Amatory tomfooleries.—I am compelled to take part in a new musical air.—Am commanded to climb up a tall pole.—Am forced to jump through hoops, throw somersaults, and cut capers.—Am indebted to Saïmira for a respite.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Having observed me do this—what, indeed, did they not observe?—they hastened to place their candles wherever they could discover a support for them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Having observed me do this—what, indeed, did they not observe?—they hastened to place their candles wherever they could discover a support for them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I traversed the dining-hall, passed into the reception-room, where I placed one of my candles on a window-seat; I then lighted a second, which I fixed elsewhere.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having observed me do this—what, indeed, did they not observe?—they hastened to place their candles wherever they could discover a support for them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Having observed me do this—what, indeed, did they not observe?—they hastened to place their candles wherever they could discover a support for them.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading An energetic pianiste.—Vigorous dancers.—A bevy of quadrumanous beauties.—The parasol polka.—Amatory tomfooleries.—I am compelled to take part in a new musical air.—Am commanded to climb up a tall pole.—Am forced to jump through hoops, throw somersaults, and cut capers.—Am indebted to Saïmira for a respite.
propel through the air
From this reading An energetic pianiste.—Vigorous dancers.—A bevy of quadrumanous beauties.—The parasol polka.—Amatory tomfooleries.—I am compelled to take part in a new musical air.—Am commanded to climb up a tall pole.—Am forced to jump through hoops, throw somersaults, and cut capers.—Am indebted to Saïmira for a respite.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An energetic pianiste.—Vigorous dancers.—A bevy of quadrumanous beauties.—The parasol polka.—Amatory tomfooleries.—I am compelled to take part in a new musical air.—Am commanded to climb up a tall pole.—Am forced to jump through hoops, throw somersaults, and cut capers.—Am indebted to Saïmira for a respite.
tomfooleries
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From this reading An energetic pianiste.—Vigorous dancers.—A bevy of quadrumanous beauties.—The parasol polka.—Amatory tomfooleries.—I am compelled to take part in a new musical air.—Am commanded to climb up a tall pole.—Am forced to jump through hoops, throw somersaults, and cut capers.—Am indebted to Saïmira for a respite.
traversedverbUS /ˈtrævərst/
past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over
From this reading I traversed the dining-hall, passed into the reception-room, where I placed one of my candles on a window-seat; I then lighted a second, which I fixed elsewhere.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading An energetic pianiste.—Vigorous dancers.—A bevy of quadrumanous beauties.—The parasol polka.—Amatory tomfooleries.—I am compelled to take part in a new musical air.—Am commanded to climb up a tall pole.—Am forced to jump through hoops, throw somersaults, and cut capers.—Am indebted to Saïmira for a respite.
vice-admiral
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From this reading No sooner, however, had they done this than they appeared to recall to mind that they had seen the room lighted up in this fashion before—doubtlessly on some occasion when the vice-admiral gave a _soirée_ or a ball.
VigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading An energetic pianiste.—Vigorous dancers.—A bevy of quadrumanous beauties.—The parasol polka.—Amatory tomfooleries.—I am compelled to take part in a new musical air.—Am commanded to climb up a tall pole.—Am forced to jump through hoops, throw somersaults, and cut capers.—Am indebted to Saïmira for a respite.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Having observed me do this—what, indeed, did they not observe?—they hastened to place their candles wherever they could discover a support for them.
at the time that
From this reading No sooner, however, had they done this than they appeared to recall to mind that they had seen the room lighted up in this fashion before—doubtlessly on some occasion when the vice-admiral gave a _soirée_ or a ball.
in or at the place that
From this reading I traversed the dining-hall, passed into the reception-room, where I placed one of my candles on a window-seat; I then lighted a second, which I fixed elsewhere.
in or to any place at all
From this reading Having observed me do this—what, indeed, did they not observe?—they hastened to place their candles wherever they could discover a support for them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I traversed the dining-hall, passed into the reception-room, where I placed one of my candles on a window-seat; I then lighted a second, which I fixed elsewhere.
window-seat
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From this reading I traversed the dining-hall, passed into the reception-room, where I placed one of my candles on a window-seat; I then lighted a second, which I fixed elsewhere.
